The Chanel Culture Fund has recently unveiled its diverse line-up of Next Prize recipients—which includes artists from UK, US, Ireland, Brazil, Georgia, and Singaporean Ho Tzu Nyen. Launched in 2021 as part of the Maison's Culture Fund, the Chanel Next Prize is part of a global initiative to empower artists around the world and to accelerate culture-forward ideas. This biennial prize is awarded to ten international artists who are trailblazers in their own disciplines, across artistic fields from visual art, film, dance, opera and more.

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More About Ho Tzu Nyen

Known for his eclectic interpretations of Asian culture, Ho is a Singapore-based multi-disciplinary artist who specialises in video animations and physical installations. Largely inspired by Singapore's evolution from former British colony to cosmopolitan city-state, he also incorporates folklore and historical traditions from other parts of Asia into his work. Having represented Singapore at the 54th edition of the Venice Biennale, Ho's international solo exhibitions in Japan, Germany and Spain have also captured the attention of art aficionados worldwide. Most recently, the 48-year-old artist hosted a retrospective exhibition of his own work at the Singapore Art Museum—spanning across two decades of paintings, films, theatrical performances, and video installations.

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Apart from a robust fund to financially aid each artist to realise their artistic projects, the winners will also be placed under a two-year mentorship and networking program. Under the esteemed tutelage of actor Tilda Swinton, artist Cao Fei and curator Legacy Russel among other cultural partners of the Maison, an enriching experience awaits these talented artists.

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