Louvre Abu Dhabi announces six artists shortlisted for 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize
Six artists have been shortlisted for the 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize, with their works set to be exhibited at Louvre Abu Dhabi from November. Saudi artist Ahaad Alamoudi, Emirati painter Almaha Jaralla and Dubai-based Malaysian artist and designer Muhammad Shamin Sahrum have been selected alongside Indian artists Ravikumar Kashi, Reena Kallat and Vivek Vilasini. More than 300 proposals were…
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced the six artists shortlisted for the 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize, with their works to be displayed at the museum from November. The Saudi artist Ahaad Alamoudi, Emirati painter Almaha Jaralla, Dubai-based Malaysian artist Muhammad Shamin Sahrum, and Indian artists Ravikumar Kashi, Reena Kallat, and Vivek Vilasini have been selected.
Over 300 proposals were submitted for the sixth edition of the Art Here and Richard Mille Art Prize, open to GCC nationals, residents, and Indian nationals for the first time. The exhibition, curated by Kamini Sawhney, focuses on the theme Confluences, exploring connections between India and the Gulf. The six artists will transform their proposals into works during the exhibition, running from November 11 to February 28, 2027.
Sawhney, a former founding director of the Museum of Art and Photography in Bengaluru, noted the challenge and privilege of selecting the artists, praising their innovative approaches and diverse perspectives. The Richard Mille Art Prize, launched in 2021 for UAE-based artists, expanded its geographical scope to include North African artists in 2024 and Japan in 2025. The winning artist will receive $60,000 later in the season.
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