Visual Arts Mentors and Protégés
2010/2011 Mentor and Protégé
Anish Kapoor and Nicholas Hlobo
Nicholas Hlobo’s work is intimate and provocative. The creations of his mentor are gigantic and enigmatic. These two unique artists enjoyed a lively dialogue, each intrigued and eager to learn about the other’s style.
2008/2009 Mentor and Protégé
Rebecca Horn and Masanori Handa
Both mentor and protégé revel in the art of turning experience inside out. In their mentoring year, each artist found their way back to where they began, in some way.
2006/2007 Mentor and Protégé
John Baldessari and Alejandro Cesarco
Alejandro Cesarco and John Baldessari see images and complexity beneath words, offering a surprising plurality of meanings to the viewer.
2004/2005 Mentor and Protégé
David Hockney and Matthias Weischer
Matthias Weischer wanted to watch David Hockney at work. He had to wait for his wish to be granted, but the experience was a revelation.
2002/2003 Mentor and Protégé
Álvaro Siza and Sahel Al-Hiyari
Sahel Al-Hiyari’s maturity as well as his strong visual language greatly impressed Álvaro Siza. The master also appreciated his future protégé’s awareness of the context and environment inherent in all architectural work.
Visual Arts Features
Matthias Weischer
tries different techniques to expand his artistic vision beyond the canvas
Alejandro Cesarco
makes his presence felt on several continents with thought-provoking works
Nicholas Hlobo
makes his Scandinavian debut at Norway’s National Museum of Art
Nicholas Hlobo
leads a video tour through his “hanging garden” at the Liverpool Biennial
The 2010/2011 Visual Arts Finalists
Discover the talented artists selected as Visual Arts finalists
Programme Overview
The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
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