International Award Lorenzo il Magnifico

The International Award for Art, Culture, Design and Science of man "Lorenzo il Magnifico" has reached its 9th Edition this year. The award is given to the winner artists of the Biennale every to years. It is awarded also to important cultural and artistic Personalities that have stood out on an international level, to Authorities and Institutions that have played an important role in international cultural life.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Art:

José Luis Cuevas
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada
Marina Abramovic
Shu Yong
Gilbert and George
Christo e Jeanne-Claude
Richard Anuskiewicz
Robert Chen
Alfredo Zalce
David Hockney

International Award for Design:

La Ferrari
Pininfarina
Harley-Davidson

International Award for Culture:

I Vatican Restoration Laboratory for the Recovery of Historical Heritage
Carla Fracci
Ferruccio Soleri
Mario Luzi
Anne Archer - Artists for Human Rights

Lorenzo il Magnifico

The award is named after the ruler of Florence and patron of the arts of the Renaissance, Lorenzo dei Medici, called "the Magnificent". Lorenzo was among the most active protagonists in the Italian Renaissance magnificence, he surrounded himself with artists and intellectuals of the time and promoted the development of the arts in his beloved city of Florence. The medal that represents Lorenzo "Il Magnifico" is a work by sculptor Mario Pachioli.