Contemporary Art Foundation (CAF)
The “Contemporary Art Foundation (hereafter CAF)” is an organization founded by Yusaku Maezawa, former president of ZOZOTOWN.
CAF aims to enhance knowledge and awareness of contemporary art by promoting it through activities such as holding contemporary art exhibitions, while also supporting young artists and musicians in developing their skills, thereby contributing to the advancement of contemporary art.
CAF Award
Established in line with this mission, the “CAF Award” is an art award targeting high school, university, graduate school, and vocational school students, with the goal of nurturing young artists.
Launched in 2014, this year’s 2019 edition marks its sixth iteration.
Internationally, the trend toward video and installation works is clearly gaining momentum, but each year one senses that painting is diminishing in presence.
We hope that awards like this will help usher in painters who will astonish the art world.
