Yogyakarta-based Indonesian artist Dian Suci has been announced as the winner of the 10th edition of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, the organization confirmed this week. Suci beat out four other finalists: Betty Adii, Dzikra Afifah, Ipeh Nur, and Mira Rizki.
The prize, established in 2005 by the Max Mara fashion group in collaboration with the Whitechapel Gallery in London, aims to support female artists. Suci's work was selected by a jury that included curators and art professionals.
As part of the award, Suci will receive a six-month residency in Italy, culminating in an exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery. Details of the residency and exhibition dates have not yet been announced.
