Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition 2014

Sybille Neumeyer: Song For The Last Queen

Ingrid Hu: Longplayer

Julia Weißenberg: There is no real way of knowing

Deb Covell: Black and White Paintings

Harriet Lewars: Frustum Super Planum Cum Filia Lyrae

Amedeo Abello & Federico Morando: Life/File

Elke Finkenauer: Draw a Line Somewhere

Inés Molina Navea: 541 días

4 April – 22 June 2014, York St Mary's

The Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition 2014 featured shortlisted works from artists in the following categories: Photographic and Digital Art; Three Dimensional Design and Sculpture; Painting and Drawing, and Video, Installation and Performance.

The medieval backdrop of York St Mary’s, York Art Gallery's contemporary art space, provided a unique setting for the exhibition, challenging the notion of the white cube and inspiring a dialogue between the historic and the contemporary.

This show highlighted artistic talent from locations including Germany, New Zealand, Italy, Chile and the UK. From thousands who entered, eight were selected for exhibition and the work of a further 92 longlisted artists was presented within the gallery on monitors. This offered visitors an opportunity to experience the international breadth, and appreciate the range and quality of the work.

We would like to thank all of the artists involved and extend our gratitude to our partners and sponsors, including York Museums Trust, York St John University, The Hepworth Wakefield, Prestel, Barber Titleys Solicitors, Winsor & Newton, Thomas & Paul Contemporary Art, Stuart Semple, and York St Mary’s.


The 2014 Aesthetica Art Prize Winners

Sybille Neumeyer
Video, Installation & Performance (Main Prize Winner)

Harriet Lewars
Three Dimensional Design & Sculpture (Student Prize Winner)

Explore the work of our 2014 Longlisted Artists.


Special Events: Lunchtime Talks at York St Mary’s

These talks enabled visitors to further their appreciation of contemporary art. Open to the public and free to attend.


Aesthetica Art Prize Exhibition 2014 from ASFF on Vimeo.