AAA Martell Contemporary Asian Art Research Grant
Made possible by the generous support of Martell, the AAA created the Martell Contemporary Asian Art Research Grant in 2005.
Interest in contemporary Asian art over the past decade has surged, with an increasing number of Asian artists taking part in major international exhibitions, a growing art market, and a mushrooming of art events and spaces in the region. Despite these developments, there has been a lack of research and in-depth writing — very important for the long-term understanding and healthy growth of contemporary art in the region.
The first of its kind in the field, the grant was established to encourage understanding of the exciting developments taking place, provide much-needed resources to individuals wishing to carry out focused research projects in Asia, and to endow future generations with material on artists working today. The grant is thematic in approach and includes the collection of rare documents, original materials and first-hand information on contemporary Asian art.
Forward looking, the grant intends to build a strong foundation for the way in which contemporary art developments in twenty-first-century Asia are understood.
The US$10,000 grant is offered every two years, with the next grant available in Spring 2009.
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