Fundación Casa Wabi and ArtReview have announced the ninth annual open-call residency prize for three artists or collectives, offering a residency at Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. The residency includes lodging, studio space, meals, and support for a community project, with applications due by 14 June 2026 and winners notified in July 2026. The prize aims to foster cultural cross-pollination between artists and local communities, with past winners including artists from Australia, the UK, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico.
This prize matters because it provides a unique opportunity for artists to engage with the wabi-sabi philosophy of simplicity and imperfection while working in a renowned architectural setting designed by Tadao Ando and featuring pavilions by Alvaro Siza, Kengo Kuma, and others. By emphasizing community dialogue and cultural exchange, the residency supports socially engaged art practices and strengthens international ties between Mexico, Japan, and the global art world, making it a significant platform for emerging and established artists alike.