In celebration of its 4th edition, the VH AWARD expanded to include all Asian artists whose works creatively portray and question
the vast array of issues and trends occurring across Asia.With the five finalist media artists from various parts of the globe,
the 4th VH AWARD Virtual Ceremony was held on November 10, 2021 to appreciate the works of the five artists and share
the moment of the Grand Prix winner announcement.
More than 200 people, including global art world opinion leaders, journalists, and previous winners of the VH AWARD joined the virtual award ceremony.
The event featured individual virtual rooms for all shortlisted artists, in which full-length versions of their works were available to screen online for the first time. Unique to the event was a virtual treasure hunt, where visitors could discover hidden collectible NFT coins.
The guests were presented with NFT artworks displaying key visual elements drawn from the finalists’ works.
The 4th VH AWARD VIRTUAL CEREMONY
국내에서 아시아로 새롭게 발을 넓힌 제 4회 VH 어워드의 시상식은 메타버스 플랫폼에 마련된 ‘VH 어워드 버추얼 스페이스’에서 전세계 미디어 작가들과 문화예술계 인사들이 참석한 가운데 진행되었다.
시상식에서는 최종 후보 5인의 작품 전편을 모두 상영했으며, 로렌스 렉(Lawrence Lek) 작가가 최종 그랑프리 수상자로 선정되었다.
이 외 도슨트 투어, 작가와의 대화, NFT 아트 코인 찾기 게임 등 참석자 모두가 함께 교류할 수 있는 다양한 프로그램들이 마련했다.
The 4th VH AWARD x Museum MACAN
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN) is Indonesia’s preeminent institution for
modern and contemporary art. In collaboration with Museum MACAN, the 4th VH AWARD exhibition was held from
September 10 until November 13, 2022, featuring all works of the five finalists. This exhibition has its significance in marking
the first offline presentation of the VH AWARD in Southeast Asia.
The 4th VH AWARD x Museum MACAN
VH 어워드는 인도네시아의 대표적인 현대미술관인 MACAN 미술관과 협업하여, 2022년 9월 10일 부터 11월 13일까지 제 4회 VH 어워드
전시를 개최했다. 동남아시아에서는 처음으로 VH 어워드의 작품을 선보이는 본 전시에는 제 4회 수상작 5편이 모두 상영됐다.
The 5th VH AWARD x Ars Electronica
Ars Electronica Festival is one of the world's most important media art festivals, a
“Festival for Art, Technology and Society.” Ars Electronica Festival 2023 “Who Owns
the Truth?” took place at Linz from September 6th to 10th, 2023.
In collaboration with Ars Electronica, the works of five finalists from the 5th VH AWARD
were presented at the Deep Space 8K, an immersive screening space with a 16 meter
wide by 9 meter long wall and the same sized floor projection.
Subash Thebe Limbu, Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
Rizaldi, Fossilies, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
Su Hui-Yu, The Space Warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
Zike He, Random Access, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
zzyw, Other Spring, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
The 5th VH AWARD x Ars Electronica
Ars Electronica Festival (아르스 일렉트로니카 페스티벌)은 오스트리아 린츠에서 개최되는 세
계 최고 미디어아트 축제 중 하나이다. Ars Electronica Festival 2023년 9월 6일부터 10일까
지 진행되었으며, 페스티벌 기간 중 제 5회 VH 어워드 최종 5인의 작품이 대규모 몰입형 미디어
공간인 Deep Space 8K(딥 스페이스 8K)에서 상영되었다.
Subash Thebe Limbu, Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
Rizaldi, Fossilies, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
Su Hui-Yu, The Space Warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
Zike He, Random Access, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
zzyw, Other Spring, 2023, Provided by Ars Electronica
The VH AWARD x ELEKTRA Virtual Museum
The ELEKTRA Virtual Museum (EVM) is a versatile virtual space where
the audience can see exhibitions and works in their entirety, but also
learn more about contemporary digital art and its artists.
EVM opens its doors in 2022 with a major exhibition: METAMORPHOSIS
METAVERSE. As a part of the exhibition, the artworks of the five 4th VH
AWARD finalists are presented at the Pavilion 2 of EVM from June 1st,
2022 to June 1st, 2023. On top of the unique immersive experience the
EVM provides, the artworks of the finalists allow the audience to watch
and feel the many possible futures of Asia.
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - HalfDream (2021) by Doreen Chen
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - HalfDream (2021) by Doreen Chen
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - HalfDream (2021) by Doreen Chen
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
The VH AWARD x ELEKTRA Virtual Museum
Elektra Virtual Museum (일렉트라 버추얼 뮤지엄, EVM)은 전시회와 작품 감상이 가능한 다목적 가상 공간으로, 현대 디지털 아트는 물론 관련 아티스트들의 많은 정보를 제공한다.
EVM의 첫 전시 METAMORPHOSIS METAVERSE 는 제 4회 VH 어워드 최종 5인의 작품들을 2022년 6월 1일부터 1년 간 Pavilion 2 전시관에서 선보인다.
EVM이 제공하는 독특하고 몰입감 있는 경험에 더해 아시아의 다양한 미래들을 감상할 수 있다.
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - HalfDream (2021) by Doreen Chen
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - HalfDream (2021) by Doreen Chen
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - HalfDream (2021) by Doreen Chen
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
ELEKTRA Virtual Museum - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event
The VH AWARD presents the works of the Grand Prix recipient and finalists at various venues around the world through partnerships with global institutions and platforms.
As a part of the global exhibition program, an immersive screening event of the 4th VH AWARD was showcased at the New Museum on May 18th, 2022, during Frieze New York.
More than 100 people including curators, artists and editors were invited to share further inspiration for the future of Asian media art.
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha (left), HalfDream(2021) by Doreen Chan (right)
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - HalfDream(2021) by Doreen Chan (left), Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek (right)
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - HalfDream(2021) by Doreen Chan
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event
VH 어워드는 글로벌 기관 및 플랫폼과의 파트너십을 통해 전 세계 다양한 장소에서 그랑프리 수상자를 포함한 최종 5인의 작품을 전시한다.
글로벌 전시 프로그램의 일환으로 프리즈 뉴욕(Frieze New York) 주간인 2022년 5월 18일, 뉴뮤지엄(New Museum)에서 제4회 VH어워드의 스크리닝 이벤트가 개최되었다.
100여명의 큐레이터, 아티스트, 에디터와 함께 아시아 미디어 아트의 미래에 대해 이야기를 나누는 시간을 가졌다.
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha (left), HalfDream(2021) by Doreen Chan (right)
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - HalfDream(2021) by Doreen Chan (left), Black Cloud(2021) by Lawrence Lek (right)
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Fluidity of Future Machines(2021) by Syaura Qotrunadha
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - HalfDream(2021) by Doreen Chan
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - Rice Hunger Sorrow(2021) by Paribartana Mohanty
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
The 4th VH AWARD Private Viewing Event - We Maketh God(2021) by Jungwon Seo
The 5th VH AWARD Virtual Ceremony
The 5th VH AWARD Virtual Ceremony, held on May 3rd, 2023, celebrated the journey of five
finalists who creatively explored and questioned a diverse range of issues and trends across
Asia. The ceremony announced the Grand Prix recipient with the premiere screening of the
new artwork, along with the artworks of the finalists. This year’s virtual ceremony was held at
the online platform Common Garden and was attended by global art scene opinion leaders,
media artists, and award recipients from previous years. Visit the Ceremony HERE
제5회 VH 어워드 시상식
제5회 VH 어워드 시상식은 아시아의 다양한 이슈와 트렌드를 창의적으로 탐구하는 다섯 명의 차세대 뉴 미디어 아티스트들의 여정을 축하하며 2023년 5월 3일 개최되었다.
시상식에서는 그랑프리 수상자 발표와 함께 최종 후보 5인의 신작이 모두 공개되었다.
이번 시상식은 온라인 플랫폼 Common Garden에서 진행되었으며, 국내외 문화예술계 주요인사 및 미디어 아티스트, 지난 VH 어워드 수상자 등 이 작품을 감상하며 자유롭게 이야기 나눌 수 있는 소통의 장으로 이루어졌다.
시상식 현장은 본 링크를 통해 직접 살펴볼 수 있다.
Hyundai Motor Group Vision Hall
Located at Hyundai Motor Group’s Mabuk campus in Yongin, South Korea, the Vision Hall is an immersive exhibition space that demonstrates the Group’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and human-centered mobility. The Vision Hall hosts the first offline screening of the 5th VH AWARD finalists’ artworks from May to August 2023. The artworks will also be screened during the Group’s major events including the employee training programs and partner greetings.
Subash Thebe Limbu, Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous, 2023, Provided by Hyundai Motor Group VH AWARD
Zike He, Random Access, 2023, Provided by Hyundai Motor Group VH AWARD
Riar Rizaldi, Fossilis, 2023, Provided by Hyundai Motor Group VH AWARD
Su Hui-Yu, The Space Warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Provided by Hyundai Motor Group VH AWARD
zzyw, Other Spring, 2023, Provided by Hyundai Motor Group VH AWARD
현대자동차그룹 비전홀
현대자동차그룹 마북 캠퍼스에 위치한 비전홀은 혁신, 지속가능성, 인간 중심 모빌리티에 대한 현대차 그룹의 비전을 보여주는 몰입형 전시 공간이다. 비전홀에서는 제 5회 VH 어워드 최종 5인의 작품이 2023년 5월부터 8월까지 상시 상영되며, 이후 인재 교육 프로그램과 비즈니스 파트너 교류 등 그룹의 주요한 행사 시에도 작품을 선보일 예정이다.
지크 허(Zike He), <Random Access>, 2023. 현대자동차그룹 VH 어워드 제공
리아 리잘디(Riar Rizaldi), <Fossilis>, 2023. 현대자동차그룹 VH 어워드 제공
수 후이유(Su Hui-Yu), <The Space Warriors and the Digigrave>, 2023. 현대자동차그룹 VH 어워드 제공
zzyw, <Other Spring>, 2023. 현대자동차그룹 VH 어워드 제공
The ELEKTRA Virtual Museum (EVM)
The ELEKTRA Virtual Museum (EVM) goes far beyond the traditional definition of a museum. As an
online platform for exchange, promotion, and dissipation of contemporary art, the EVM is accessible to
visitors worldwide, beyond the limited accessibility characterizing conventional art venues. EVM is also
a service to artists from around the world interested in expanding their practice into online and 3D
spaces, a platform to increase visibility and discoverability. As a part of the its inaugural exhibition
METAMORPHOSIS METAVERSE, the artworks of the five 5th VH AWARD finalists are presented at the
Pavilion 2 of EVM from May, 2023.
Left: Su-Hui-Yu, The Space warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Right: Subash Thebe Limbu,
Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
Su-Hui-Yu, The Space warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
Zike He, Random Access, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
Left: zzyw, Other Spring, 2023, Right: Riar Rizaldi, Fossilis, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
The ELEKTRA Virtual Museum (EVM)
동시대 미술의 교류, 홍보, 확산을 위한 온라인 플랫폼인 일렉트라 버추얼 뮤지엄(ELEKTRA Virtual Museum, EVM은 기존 미술관의 제한적인 접근성을 넘어 3D 공간 안에서의 몰입감 있는 감상 경험을 제공한다. 제 5회 VH 어워드 최종 5인의 작품들은 EVM의 전시 METAMORPHOSIS METAVERSE (Pavilion 2 전시관) 에서 감상할 수 있다.
Left: Su-Hui-Yu, The Space warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Right: Subash Thebe Limbu,
Ladhamba Tayem; Future Continuous, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
Su-Hui-Yu, The Space warriors and the Digigrave, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
Zike He, Random Access, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
Left: zzyw, Other Spring, 2023, Right: Riar Rizaldi, Fossilis, 2023, Provided by Elektra Virtual Museum
A. The VH AWARD is Asia’s leading award for media artists. Marking its fifth edition this year, the VH AWARD aims to support emerging Asian media artists who look into the future and share new stories about it.
Q. What are the benefits of applying for the VH AWARD?
A. The five finalists will be given the opportunity to participate in the Eyebeam online residency and exhibit their works on various global art platforms. The finalists will also receive $25,000 (USD) to produce their artworks . The final Grand Prix winner will receive an additional reward of $25,000 (USD).
Q. How many are selected?
A. A total of five finalists are selected for each edition, among which one Grand Prix winner is determined.
Q. Can I be disqualified after being selected as the five finalists?
A. If any submitted works illustrate acts of counterfeiting or plagiarism, the applicant will be excluded from the final selection and/or result in the cancellation of the award. The applicant will assume full liability for any infraction of this policy.
Q. I want to know more about the Eyebeam online residency program.
A. Eyebeam was established in 1998, as a resource for artists to engage creatively with technology in an experimental setting. Eyebeam has opened its breadth of support to equitably compensate over 125 artists each year through its diverse programming. Eyebeam has committed to amplifying the voices of artists, inventors, designers, and engineers who show us the horizon of what is possible, creating space for them to imagine the future. Society’s ever-shifting relationship to technology can be charted through the work of those that have come through our doors over the past two decades. Now more than ever, Eyebeam radically centers artists in the cultural conversation, giving them the support to both interrogate and re-imagine what technology can be and who it is for. Eyebeam plans to build from the successes of this online program in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group, intended to support five finalists to the 5th VH AWARD.
Q. If I want to participate in a different online residency program other than Eyebeam, am I allowed to do so?
A. No, the VH AWARD only supports participation in the Eyebeam online residency program.
Q. Can I participate in programs or mentors from the Eyebeam online residency selectively?
A. No, it is mandatory for all five finalists to participate in all sessions of the Eyebeam online residency.
Q. Can I get information on the type of screen the artwork will be presented in advance?
A. Further details of the screen and the exhibitions will be announced separately to the five finalists in the future. You may find more information on the previous finalists’ exhibitions on ARCHIVE.
Q. When and where will the VH AWARD ceremony be held?
A. Further details of the 5th VH AWARD ceremony will be announced later on.
Q. I want to learn more about the VH AWARD Organizing Committee.
A. The VH AWARD is hosted by Hyundai Motor Group. If you have any inquiries, please contact the VH AWARD Organizing Committee via email (vhaward.official@gmail.com).
Q. How do I apply for the VH AWARD?
A. Applications are available online from May 26 to July 28 2022 KST. (The schedule is subject to change) ENTRY
Q. Who is eligible to apply for the VH AWARD?
A. VH AWARD is open to all Asian artists engaged with the context of Asia and its futures. Any Asian artist can apply regardless of experience, occupation, age, current residential area, educational background, etc. You can apply as an individual, group, collective or association. ENTRY
Q. Are there any restrictions on the entries?
A. Only new artworks that have not been previously submitted to or exhibited in other awards/exhibitions/events can take part in the VH AWARD.
Q. Can I apply more than once?
A. You may apply multiple times individually and as a group or association with different artworks. (You cannot apply more than once with the same artwork.)
Q. What do I need to submit to apply for the 5th VH AWARD?
A. You must submit an Interview Portfolio Film, Curriculum Vitae & Artist Statement and a New Artwork Proposal. All materials must be submitted in English. (All non-English language entries must include English subtitles.) ENTRY
Q. Do I need to submit the Interview Portfolio in a video format only?
A. The Interview Portfolio Film must be in a video format and can be uploaded to Vimeo and/or YouTube and submitted as links. ENTRY
Q. Can I submit an artwork I produced as a group project as my portfolio?
A. Yes, but make sure to indicate it as a group/collective artwork in your portfolio, and include the group’s name and the production date of the artwork.
Q. Can I change the production direction of my artwork after being selected as the five finalists?
A. The finalists cannot change the production direction of their artworks after submitting the Updated Production Plan.
Q. What are the evaluation criteria?
A. The evaluation criteria are Originality and Aesthetics, Compelling Conception and Innovation, Quality of Presentation, and Sophisticated Employment of Technology.
Q. Where can I find the information on the juries for the 5th VH AWARD?
A. You can find the information on the juries for the 5th VH AWARD here: JURY & NOMINATORS
Q. Can I drop out during the artwork production support period after being selected as the five finalists?
A. If you wish to drop out due to personal reasons, please contact the VH AWARD Organizing Committee via email (vhaward.official@gmail.com).
Q. If I decide to drop out, do I need to return the production fee?
A. If you decide to drop out due to personal reasons, you must return the full amount of the production fee you have received.