Shortlisted Artists

Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2026-27 shortlist, exhibition image 1 — Image details: Anna Brass, *Haukebodde Hacoud Hacwod Aukud*, 2023, super 16mm transferred to digital, 14 minutes 46 sec, film still; Ana Maria Chamucero, *Inventory*, 2019; Gusty Ferro, *Hello Neighbours*, 2024, exhibition at TACO!; Katharina Fitz, *Backbone*, 2025, installation view, residency at Studio Bock M74, Mexico City; Louise Gibson, *Accelerationist*, 2025; Seongeun Lee, *Locopentimento*, 2025; Rebecca Moss, *Momento Mori*, 2025, Museum Tinguely; Varvara Uhlik, *Play Ground*, 2025.

Standpoint is delighted to announce this year’s Mark Tanner Sculpture Award shortlisted artists.

Eight artists are shortlisted for the £10,000 award, which offers the winner financial support towards the production of new work, a solo exhibition at Standpoint Gallery, London, plus a National Touring Programme.

The eight shortlisted UK artists are: Anna Brass, Ana Maria Chamucero, Gusty Ferro, Katharina Fitz, Louise Gibson, Seongeun Lee, Rebecca Moss, Varvara Uhlik.

The shortlisted artists were selected from close to 350 entries by a judging panel comprising: Holly Hendry, Artist; Melanie Pocock, Artistic Director (Exhibitions), IKON Gallery; Rebecca Scott, Mark Tanner Trust and Director, Cross Lane Projects; and Clara Hastrup, MTSA winner 2025-26.

The Mark Tanner Sculpture Award is the most significant award for emerging UK artists working in the field of sculpture. It seeks to reward outstanding and innovative practice, with a particular interest in work that demonstrates a commitment to process, or sensitivity to material.

Mark Tanner Sculpture Award 2026-27 Shortlist