Lotus L. Kang wins $100,000 Sobey Art Award grand prize

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The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF) are pleased to announce that Lotus L. Kang has been awarded the 2026 Sobey Art Award, Canada's most established prize in contemporary visual arts. The artist receives the award's $100,000 top prize. Marking its 23rd edition this year, the Sobey Art Award celebrates artists who are at a critical juncture in their careers.

Canada's most established contemporary visual arts prize recognizes Lotus L. Kang (Ontario region) for the commitment and rigour demonstrated in her practice for well over a decade

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) and the Sobey Art Foundation (SAF) are pleased to announce that Lotus L. Kang has been awarded the 2026 Sobey Art Award, Canada's most established prize in contemporary visual arts. The artist receives the award's $100,000 top prize. Marking its 23rd edition this year, the Sobey Art Award celebrates artists who are at a critical juncture in their careers.

The winner was announced this evening at a special celebration at the NGC, livestreamed to audiences across the country. The other five shortlisted artists—Melaw Nakehk'o (Circumpolar), Samuel Roy-Bois (Pacific), Audie Murray (Prairies), Caroline Monnet (Quebec) and Shane Perley-Dutcher (Atlantic)—each receive $25,000, while the 24 longlisted artists each receive $10,000, bringing the total value of the award to $465,000.

Lotus L. Kang's practice unfolds across sculpture, photography and site-responsive installation. She was born in Toronto.

"On behalf of the Sobey Art Foundation, our heartfelt congratulations to Lotus L. Kang on winning the 2026 Sobey Art Award," said Rob Sobey, Chair of the Sobey Art Foundation. "We also celebrate tonight all 29 artists on this year's longlist and shortlist for their creativity and vision. We are proud to champion their work and grateful to the National Gallery of Canada for helping bring these remarkable artistic voices to audiences at home and around the world."

"In selecting Lotus L. Kang, the Jury recognizes the commitment and rigour demonstrated in her practice for well over a decade. Through installations using unfixed photographic film, cast and found objects, and fabricated armatures, her practice resists the stabilizing impulses traditionally associated with photography.

"It is an honour to be recognized by this prize.

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