Brooklyn-based photographer Keisha Scarville has been named the 2026 winner of the Brooklyn Museum’s Uovo Prize. The award includes a $25,000 cash prize, a solo exhibition at the museum, and a public art commission featured on the facade of Uovo’s Bushwick facility. Her upcoming presentation, titled "Where Salt Meets Black Water," will debut in May 2026 and features vinyl reproductions from her "Mama’s Clothes" series, which explores Guyanese heritage and maternal legacy through textiles.
The Uovo Prize has become a significant career catalyst, with past recipients like John Edmonds and Baseera Khan gaining substantial institutional momentum following the award. By honoring Scarville, the Brooklyn Museum reinforces its commitment to local artists whose work engages with the borough's diverse Caribbean diaspora. The win also coincides with a pivotal moment for Scarville as she prepares to publish a major monograph with MACK, signaling her rising influence in contemporary photography.