Entries open for Hyundai Blue Prize+

In today’s ever-changing landscape, curators play a crucial role in examining contemporary cultural, sociopolitical, and technological transformations, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and shaping critical discourse. As curatorial practices evolve to reflect contemporary shifts, Hyundai Blue Prize+ serves as a laboratory for curators to challenge conventions and embrace diverse perspectives.

Prize Information

• Five Shortlisted Finalists:
  • One-on-one mentorship with the international jury panel
  • Research tour to China
  • 4,000 USD grant per curator/curatorial collective
• Two Final Awardees:
  • Up to 800,000 RMB for exhibition production and implementation of the proposed exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing
  • Additional support for on-site operations and exhibition marketing and communications.

Eligibility Criteria

• Curators or curatorial collectives from around the world must meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Currently reside and work in a country within Asia
  • Ancestral or cultural ties to Asia, including those of Asian descent and diasporas and living outside of the region
  • Actively conduct in-depth research on themes relevant to the contexts of Asia through their curatorial practice.
• Must be an individual or collective submitting on their own behalf
• Must have curated at least one exhibition (solo or group)
• Must be able to present their proposal, articulate ideas, and collaborate effectively in English
• Must be able to attend key meetings and activities as part of this program
• Final two awardees must be able to present their proposal at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing as part of this program.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Applying on behalf of an organization, institution, or company
• Applying with a proposal through which the applicant has received funding, awards, or curatorial opportunities in the past.

Application Requirements

• Application form
• CV or Portfolio
• Curatorial proposal, including:
  • Curatorial statement outlining the exhibition
  • Proposed list of artworks
  • Preliminary exhibition design
  • Budget plan
  • Public program framework.

For more information, visit Hyundai Blue Prize+.