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El Anatsui Receives Praemium Imperiale Award for Sculpture 2017

El Anatsui Receives Praemium Imperiale Award for Sculpture 2017

Since its inauguration in 1988, the Praemium Imperiale has been awarded annually by the Japan Art Association in honour of Prince Takamatsu, and celebrates laureates in five artistic fields: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Theatre/Film. Past Sculpture laureates include Anish Kapoor, Anthony Gormley, Louise Bourgeois, Annette Messager, Anthony Caro and Bruce Nauman.

Opening this month at The October Gallery a series of new exhibitions that feature works by El Anatsui.