The Mikke Curators' Competition is a competition that spotlights the act of “curating” to maximize the appeal of art and artists, with the aim of fostering up-and-coming curators and, beyond that, revitalizing the entire field in which artists can be active. Curators from Japan and abroad are invited to apply, and the winners will be provided with expert advice and ongoing support in the form of grants to cover the costs associated with holding the exhibition. The jury will be comprised of leading curators in a variety of fields, and will be comprised not only of academics, but also of those with a strong social impact and sustainability, with the aim of illuminating the value of curation and art from a new perspective.

This year, the first edition of the “Curation” competition will focus on the question, “What is curation? The five winners were selected through a rigorous selection process. The five winners have been selected through a rigorous selection process, and exhibitions will be held in the future.


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The Mikke Curators' Competition shines a spotlight on the act of "curation," which maximizes the appeal of art/artists, and aims to foster up-and-coming curators and, beyond that, to revitalize the entire field in which artists can thrive. We are looking for curators from Japan and abroad who plan exhibitions, and the winners will receive expert advice and ongoing support in the form of financial support for the expenses associated with holding an exhibition. By setting the judging criteria not only from an academic perspective, but also from the impact on society and sustainability, and by inviting people who are active at the forefront of various fields as judges, we aim to shed light on the value of curation/art from a new angle.

This year, the first competition was held with the theme of "Experiment and Expansion" based on the question "What is curation?", and five winners were selected after rigorous judging. Exhibitions by each winner are planned to be held in the future.