South Korean ceramic artist Jongjin Park has won the 2026 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize for his piece "Strata of Illusion" (2025), a partially-collapsed seat-like form made from paper and coated in porcelain slip. The award comes with a €50,000 ($58,700) prize, and Park's work will be exhibited alongside other shortlisted entries at the National Gallery Singapore, opening tomorrow and running through June 14.
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in contemporary craft, recognizing exceptional skill and innovation in materials and techniques. Park's win highlights the growing international recognition of Korean ceramic art and the ongoing dialogue between traditional craft and contemporary sculpture, while the exhibition at a major institution like the National Gallery Singapore underscores the prize's role in elevating craft to the fine art world.