PANORAMA TOUR OF THE NEW EUWARD 8 EXHIBITION AT HAUS DER KUNST IN MUNICH.
Commissioned by the Augustinum Foundation, we have made the entire Euward 8 exhibition virtually accessible. This makes it possible to experience the artists’ current works. Many thanks to Felix from my team and, of course, to Samuel from Augustinum for the excellent cooperation.
The European Art Award for Painting and Graphics in the Context of Intellectual Disability
Since 2000, the Augustinum Foundation has awarded the euward every three years. This art prize is internationally the most important award for art in the context of intellectual disability. Its aim is to promote unknown artists and make their work accessible to the public.
A jury of renowned experts selects three award winners from applications across Europe. They receive an exhibition of their works at Haus der Kunst in Munich. Additionally, they are supported with cash prizes and a catalog of their work, totaling approximately 19,000 Euros.
Recently, the art of people with intellectual disabilities has increasingly developed. Alongside the tradition of “Art Brut” or “
The euward aims to make visible the artistic quality in the work of these cultural outsiders. The award reveals their significance for our culture. Their visual creations are a vital impulse for contemporary art. Purely social aspects play no role in this.
(Text: https://www.euward.de/euward/uebersicht/)
