Architect David Chipperfield is among the distinguished recipients of a leading global award that this year also honours Anthony Gormley, Placido Domingo and Francis Ford Coppola.
The Praemium Imperiale is a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. Since its inauguration in 1989, it has become a mark of the arts. Six nomination committees, each chaired by an International Advisor, propose candidates in five fields: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Theatre/Film.
The Japan Arts Association writes:
On Tuesday, September 17, the names of the 5 new Praemium Imperiale Laureates were announced in Rome, New York, London, Berlin, Paris and Tokyo. The 5 recipients are as follows:
- Michelangelo Pistoletto Painting
- Antony Gormley Sculpture
- David Chipperfield Architecture
- Plácido Domingo Music
- Francis Ford Coppola Theatre/Film
The artists are recognized and awarded for their achievements, for the impact they have had internationally on the arts, and for their role in enriching the global community. Each laureate receives an honorarium of 15 million yen, and a diploma and medal will be presented by honorary patron of the Japan Art Association Prince Hitachi in an awards ceremony held in Tokyo on October 16, 2013.
In addition to the Praemium Inperiale awards in 5 categories, the Japan Art Association gives an annual grant of 5 million yen to a group or institution that encourages the involvement of young people in arts.
For more on the award see: http://www.praemiumimperiale.org
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