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Meet the Finalists of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2026

The 30 honorees were chosen by a panel of experts from over 5,100 submissions by artisans representing 133 countries and regions

By Alexandria Sillo
Three colorful, wire mesh baskets with gradient hues of black, orange, and red, artistically arranged on a white background.
Gjertrud Hals, Scala, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION

The Loewe Foundation has announced the shortlist for its highly anticipated 2026 Craft Prize, selecting 30 artists from 19 countries and regions in disciplines including ceramics, jewelry, glass, woodwork, bookbinding, furniture, and more. The honorees will present their works at the National Gallery Singapore from May 13 until June 14, with the jury-selected winner, who will receive a $52,000 award, and two special mentions to be announced on May 12.

Colorful, circular thread sculpture with a hollow center, featuring various colorful patterns around the edges.
Adelene Koh, Endless, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract art piece featuring intricate patterns and shapes in black and beige tones, resembling a collage of geometric forms.
Baba Tree Master Weavers × Álvaro Catalán de Ocón, Spain Fra Fra Tapestry #2, (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Wooden log incense holder with carved depth, showcasing natural dark finish and rough texture.
Hervé Sabin, Sèvi-Tè,, (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract multicolored glass sculpture with flowing, swirling forms and a glossy, reflective surface.
Maria Koshenkova, Faun’s Flesh (Arena Rosada), (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION

“The Craft Prize continues to reveal the extraordinary diversity and ambition of contemporary craft,” says Sheila Loewe, President of the Loewe Foundation. “The works shortlisted for the 2026 edition demonstrate how deeply rooted traditions can be reimagined through innovation, skill, and imagination. Bringing this exhibition to Singapore reflects the global dialogue at the heart of the Prize and our ongoing commitment to supporting artists at pivotal moments in their careers.”

Modern wooden sculpture with a curved design and dovetail joints, showcasing intricate wood grain patterns.
Jong In Lee, Baeheullim, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract, colorful chair made of stacked textile layers, resembling a patchwork design with various textures and colors.
Jongjin Park, Strata of Illusion, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract black sculpture with smooth, twisted design and glossy finish on a white background.
Liam Fleming, Patterns of Pressure, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract green and beige sculpture resembling a leaf on a white background.
Kirstie Rea, Repose 2, (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION

New this year, the foundation is introducing an initiative to support past honorees through a partnership with Belmond, which will produce three two-month residencies at La Residencia in Mallorca. The residencies at the Belmond Hotel property will see artists create new artwork in dialogue with Spain’s cultural landscape.

Colorful abstract glass sculptures with smooth, wavy textures and iridescent surfaces, one black and glossy, the other translucent.
Ayano Yoshizumi, ICON #2507 Group, comprised of ICON #2507 No. 2, and ICON #2304 No. 3, (2023-2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Wooden grid sculpture with intricate curved patterns and transparent layers, viewed from an angle against a white background.
Chia-Chen Hsieh, Rhythm in Grid (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Two tiger eye gemstone necklaces, one circular and one elongated, with faceted square and round beads on white background.
Graziano Visintin, Collier, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Colorful striped cleaning cloths arranged on a white background.
Misako Nakahira, ‘Interaction #YB (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION

“The ninth edition of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize reflects a broad and nuanced understanding of contemporary craft, bringing together works that expand tradition through risk, skill, and imagination,” says Anatxu Zabalbeascoa, Executive Secretary of the Foundation’s Craft Prize Expert Panel. “The selection highlights how craft today moves fluidly between art and making, combining cultural perspectives, technological and pre-technological knowledge, and diverse approaches to material and form.”

Colorful abstract textile sculptures with beadwork and unique shapes against a white background.
Coco Sung, Shadow Kkokdu, comprised of Optak, Liebero, Pupillove, Bongja, and Pupsi, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract metal fish art sculpture with two fish shapes connected by a delicate chain, showcasing a modern design.
Dorothea Prühl, Migratory Birds, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Blue textile art with geometric patterns and faces, featuring symbols like stars and a teapot, surrounded by text in a script.
Fadekemi Ogunsanya, We Are Not Lying, Your Language is Not Enough, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Colorful ceramic vase with a layered, abstract design featuring earthy tones, blue, and green accents.
Morten Løbner Espersen, #2572, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION

The annual award, which was founded in 2016, pays tribute to the Spanish luxury house’s origins as a collective craft workshop dating back to 1846. Japanese ceramist Kunimasa Aoki was selected as last year’s winner and will join this year’s jury.

Ceramic vase with textured patterns, earthy tones, and artistic green and blue drips on the surface.
Jane Yang-D’Haene, Untitled, (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract sculpture of clustered, teardrop-shaped metal objects with a textured surface against a white background.
Jieun Park, Seed of Circulation (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Red sculptural handbag with a glossy, folded design and a knotted handle, resembling a modern art piece.
Nan Wei, Knot-Loving, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION

See below for the full list of the 2026 honorees:

Baba Tree Master Weavers × Álvaro Catalán de Ocón (Spain) Jobe Burns (United Kingdom)
Soohyun Chou (Republic of Korea)
Morten Løbner Espersen (Denmark)
Liam Fleming (Australia)
Oskar Gustafsson (Sweden)
Susan Halls (United Kingdom)
Gjertrud Hals (Norway)
Chia-Chen Hsieh (Taiwan Region)
Adelene Koh (Singapore)
Maria Koshenkova (Denmark)
Jong In Lee (Republic of Korea)
Somyeong Lee (Republic of Korea)
Misako Nakahira (Japan)
Fadekemi Ogunsanya (Nigeria)
Jieun Park (Republic of Korea)
Jongjin Park (Republic of Korea)
Rafael Pérez Fernández (Spain)
Dorothea Prühl (Germany)
Kirstie Rea (Australia)
Vivi Rosa (Brazil)
Hervé Sabin (Haiti)
Xanthe Somers (Zimbabwe)
Coco Sung (Republic of Korea)
Nobuyuki Tanaka (Japan)
Graziano Visintin (Italy)
Rayah Wauters (Belgium)
Nan Wei (China) Jane Yang-D’Haene (United States of America) Ayano Yoshizumi (Japan)

Colorful abstract woven sculpture with layers of yellow, blue, pink, and orange material, resembling a twisted vase.
Xanthe Somers, The Caretaker’s Clotheshorse, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Unique beige ceramic vase with a curved handle, spiky texture along the body, and a tilted round opening at the top.
Vivi Rosa, Resonance, (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Rust-colored conical sculpture with a smooth, glossy red interior, positioned on its side against a white background.
Jobe Burns, Laying Vessel, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Black modern vase with a sleek, curved design against a white background.
Nobuyuki Tanaka, Inner side – Outer Side 2021 N (2021). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Tall vertical sculpture made of wooden segments with a smooth, natural finish, stacked to form a column-like structure.
Oskar Gustafsson, Hierarchies of Existence, (2024). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Three abstract sculptures made of layered materials in gray and black, resembling geometric shapes.
Rafael Pérez Fernández, Time To Time, (2023). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Rectangular ottoman with a modern geometric pattern in black and beige, featuring a unique textured fabric design.
Rayah Wauters, A Turn Toward Possibility (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Decorative sculptures made of intertwined dark branches with red accents, resembling abstract animals.
Somyeong Lee, Chronicle of Matter, (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Three black geometric ceramic planters with angular designs arranged on a white background.
Soohyun Chou, Reconstructed Perspective Vessel 3C1L (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION
Abstract bronze sculpture with multiple interlocking animal-like shapes, creating a complex three-dimensional geometric pattern
Susan Halls, Edifice (2025). Photo: ©The artist. Courtesy LOEWE FOUNDATION