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Kapwani Kiwanga
Norval Sovereign African Art Prize Finalists 2024

Gallery 9

14 February 2024 – 12 May 2024

 

Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III

The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize is an annual award that celebrates the practices of leading contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. A collaboration between Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation, the Prize grants the winner a solo exhibition at Norval Foundation and a financial prize of USD35,000. Through the online auction, hosted by Sotheby’s, the Prize aims to raise significant funds for the artists and Norval Foundation’s Learning Centre equally.  

A board of independent arts professionals, comprising of curators, writers and academics who work closely with artists in their respective regions, nominated a total of 375 artists for the third edition of the Prize. This exhibition presents the work of the 27 shortlisted finalists. These artists, representing 17 countries from across the continent were selected by a group of five world-class art specialists: Ashraf Jamal – Writer and Researcher, ArtBankSA and University of Johannesburg; Heba El Kayal – Chief Curatorial Consultant, Norval Foundation; Marie-Ann Yemsi – Independent Exhibition Curator and Contemporary Art Consultant; Ngaire Blankenberg – Founder and Director, Institute for Creative Repair; and Sean O’Toole – Writer, Editor and Curator.  

The public is invited to cast a vote for their favourite artwork displayed in the exhibition. The artwork with the most votes is awarded the Public Vote Prize and receives USD2,000. 

Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation extend sincere thanks to the exhibited artists, the galleries and nominators that support them, the Judging Panel, and the Partners and Sponsors who have made this exhibition possible.  

Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III
Lord Forgive me for my sins cause here I come III