Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has been named the recipient of the 2026 Arnold Bode Prize in Kassel, Germany. The award, which is closely associated with the documenta exhibition legacy, recognizes Mahama's large-scale installations addressing labor, migration, and global economies.
Artist Theaster Gates has been selected as a medalist for the 2026 Art Basel Awards in the Established Artist category. The award recognizes Gates for his work across sculpture and urbanism, specifically focusing on socially engaged artistic practices.
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