Palazzo Strozzi will host an exhibition celebrating 20 years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women. The show features works from nine past winners and highlights the collaboration between Max Mara, Whitechapel Art Gallery, and Collezione Maramotti. The exhibition runs from 17th April to 31st August 2025.
Palazzo Strozzi in Florence will host an exhibition titled “Time for Women! Empowering Visions in 20 Years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women,” celebrating two decades of this significant award for women-identified artists. The collaboration between Max Mara, Whitechapel Art Gallery, and Collezione Maramotti showcases works from nine past winners, illustrating women’s evolution in contemporary art.
Featured artists include:
– Margaret Salmon (b. 1973, NY)
– Hannah Rickards (b. 1979, UK)
– Andrea Büttner (b. 1972, Germany)
– Laure Prouvost (b. 1978, France)
– Corin Sworn (b. 1976, UK)
– Emma Hart (b. 1974, UK)
– Helen Cammock (b. 1970, UK)
– Emma Talbot (b. 1969, UK)
– Dominique White (b. 1993, UK)
Organised with Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, the exhibition will take place in La Strozzina, highlighting two decades of female creativity across various media. It showcases projects developed during the artists’ Italian residency at the heart of the prize, featuring videos, installations, and sculptures.
The Max Mara Art Prize for Women, established in 2005, is the first visual arts award dedicated to emerging women artists in the UK. It provides necessary time and space for artists to create ambitious projects, culminating in exhibitions at Whitechapel Gallery and Collezione Maramotti that feature works acquired over the years.
The exhibition “Time for Women! Empowering Visions” runs from 17th April to 31st August 2025, reflecting the profound support the award offers for women’s artistic practices. Max Mara stands as the main supporter, with additional thanks to Whitechapel Gallery.
The exhibition “Time for Women! Empowering Visions in 20 Years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women” at Palazzo Strozzi highlights the impact of women artists over two decades. Featuring notable past winners and their unique projects, it illustrates the importance of the award in supporting female creativity, showcasing their contributions to contemporary art. Running from April to August 2025, it is supported by Max Mara and others.
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