Mori Contemporary Art
Foundation / MoriCAF
The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation (MoriCAF) was established on May 7, 2025, with the goal of promoting Japanese contemporary art to the international art world.
The foundation will provide ongoing support to boost Japanese contemporary art on the global stage through the Curator Residency Program, which offers opportunities for overseas curators to conduct research on artists in Japan and interact with art professionals, as well as the Mori Art Award, which recognizes excellence in Japanese artists from a global perspective. Through these activities, MoriCAF aspires to contribute to the promotion and further development of Japanese contemporary art, bolstering and sustaining its presence in the international art world.
- Founder
- Mori Yoshiko (Chairperson Emerita, Mori Art Museum)
- Date of Establishment
- May 7, 2025
Our Activities
Curator Residency Program
The Curator Residency Program aims to promote international awareness of Japanese contemporary art by providing overseas-based curators with interests in Japanese contemporary art with opportunities to conduct research and interact with various artists, art museums, international exhibitions, galleries, and so in Japan.
Mori Art Award
The Mori Art Award decorates mid-career contemporary artists in Japan to further their international status. Held biennially, the award selection process begins with a short list of artists recommended by the Japan-based Nomination Committee from superb examples of exhibitions and works over the previous two years. The International Jury then selects four finalists after screening the submission materials. The winning artist is decided after a final screening. The winner receives prize money of 10 million yen and the opportunity to hold an exhibition of their work, jointly organized by MoriCAF and Mori Art Museum. The other three finalists receive prize moneys of 1 million yen each.