BORLEM PRIZE

PURPOSE

To award an artist whose oeuvre brings awareness to mental health issues & struggles. 

PRIZE

The international prize consists of a total of $40,000.00 USD allocated in the following manner: 

A) an unconditional grant of $20,000.00 USD awarded and paid directly to the winning artist.

B) a donation of $20,000.00 USD made in the winning artist’s name to an internationally recognized charity whose goals revolve around suicide prevention and/or mental health advocacy. 

PERSON

This prize was created in the memory of Fernando Toscano (1986-2018); may he rest in peace. 

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Roberto Toscano, Executive Chairman

Rebecca Raia, Development & International Partnerships

2023 ARTISTIC BOARD

Kate Fowle, Curator

2023 ARTISTIC BOARD CHAIR

2022 ARTISTIC BOARD

Alex Gartenfeld, ICA/Miami

2022 ARTISTIC BOARD CHAIR


Jetzer, Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
Hou Hanru, MAXXI
Lonardelli, MAXXI
Oralkan, Collecteurs
Godfrey, Curator & Historian
Filipovic, Kunsthalle Basel