La Galleria TUCCI RUSSO è lieta di annunciare che Sir Tony Cragg riceverà l'European Culture Prize 2026. È un privilegio aver rappresentato l'artista per molti anni e celebrare questo importante riconoscimento del suo contributo alla scultura contemporanea.
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"Tony Cragg is one of the most important sculptors of our time. His works uniquely combine science, nature, materials research and artistic vision. He has had a lasting impact on international sculpture and inspired generations of artists."
Reiner Schränkler, Chairman of the Board of the European Cultural Forum
The work of Tony Cragg open up new perspectives on form, movement, and space and are among the most important works of contemporary sculpture. They are represented in renowned museums, public collections, and public spaces worldwide.
The British-born artist has lived and worked in Wuppertal for many years. With the Waldfrieden Sculpture Park, which he founded, he created a unique venue for contemporary art that attracts visitors from all over the world and is now one of the most important sculpture parks in Europe. Tony Cragg has thus permanently anchored North Rhine-Westphalia on the international map of contemporary art.
The European Cultural Prize Gala is one of Europe's most prestigious cultural events and brings together international figures from the fields of art, culture, music, science, politics, and media.
The award ceremony will take place on September 4, 2026, at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The laudatory speech will be given by Felix Krämer, Director General and Artistic Director of the Kunstpalast Düsseldorf.
TONY CRAGG @ European Culture Prize 2026