Thai artist and filmmaker Chantana Tiprachart has been awarded the 2026 Southeast Asian Video Art Production Grant by the Han Nefkens Foundation. The prize provides $15,000 for the production of a new moving-image work over a nine-month period, which will subsequently tour several international institutions including the Rockbund Art Museum in Shanghai and Nottingham Contemporary. The jury selected Tiprachart for her ability to locate social and political narratives within quiet, everyday spaces, praising her commitment to reflection in an era of information overload.
This award highlights the growing international support for emerging Southeast Asian artists and the importance of institutional collaboration in providing global platforms for regional voices. By funding the creation and subsequent exhibition of new work across Europe and Asia, the Han Nefkens Foundation addresses the lack of international exposure often faced by video artists from the region. Tiprachart’s win reinforces the strength of the Thai contemporary art scene, which has gained significant momentum through recent biennials in Phuket and Bangkok.