Two prestigious museums will host the final exhibition of the eighty finalist artists of the Combat Prize, from June 28 to July 12, 2025. The selected works will be exhibited at the Museo Giovanni Fattori – Granai di Villa Mimbelli and the Museo della Città di Livorno, which houses a valuable permanent collection of contemporary art. This dual-venue will provide a multifaceted perspective on Livorno’s cultural landmarks, fostering a dialogue between past and present, tradition and innovation.
With the announcement of these new exhibition venues, registrations are now officially open for the 16th edition of the Combat Prize, an international competition dedicated to promoting and enhancing contemporary art.
The Prize aims to map out the trajectories of both Italian and international artistic landscapes and document the transformation of artistic languages. By doing so, it seeks to capture the most dynamic and unexplored energies of contemporary art.
The grand prize of €10,000 has been confirmed and will be awarded by the jury to one artist among the eighty finalists. Additional cash prizes will be granted for each competition category.
The Special Gallery Prize involves the selection of one finalist artist—independently of the jury—by five leading contemporary art galleries. The selected artist will receive support to develop a new collaboration, which will culminate in a solo or group exhibition during the 2025/26 season in a dedicated independent space.
The Poliart Prize has also been confirmed, providing support for the production of an artwork by one of the finalist artists, selected by Poliart, a leading company in the processing of expanded polystyrene.
IThese special prizes aim to foster meaningful dialogue between art, business, and local communities, which is essential for promoting and raising awareness of contemporary artists.
AWARDS FROM THE 16TH EDITION OF THE COMBAT PRIZE
€10,000 – Prize Winner of the Combat Prize
Category Awards:
€1,500 – Winner of the Painting category*
€1,500 – Winner of the Sculpture & Installation category*
€1,500 – Winner of the Photography category*
€1,500 – Winner of the Graphics category*
€1,500 – Winner of the Video - Performance Art category*
*The winning artwork will remain the property of the artist.
Gallery Prize – A solo or group exhibition in the 2025-2026 exhibition season
Special Prizes – Collaboration with five galleries and an independent space
Special Poliart Prize – The company, a leader in expanded polystyrene processing, will support the production of a work by a selected finalist artist
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
For more information: info@premiocombat.it
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