Emily Young Receives the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” Lifetime Achievement Award at the XV Florence Biennale 2025

This distinguished award recognises Emily’s exceptional contribution to contemporary sculpture and her enduring influence on the international art world. Through her profound connection with natural materials and her exploration of humanity’s relationship with the earth, Emily’s work continues to inspire and move audiences around the globe.

By receiving this award, Emily joins an esteemed group of past laureates whose creativity and vision have defined contemporary art and culture – including Marina Abramović, Christo & Jeanne-Claude, David Hockney, Anish Kapoor, Gilbert & George, El Anatsui, Marta Minujín, Arata Isozaki, Vivienne Westwood, Franco Zeffirelli, Oliviero Toscani, Refik Anadol, David LaChapelle, and Giampaolo Talani.

The Florence Biennale, founded in 1997, stands as one of the world’s most important platforms for contemporary art and design, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and cultural dialogue. The “Lorenzo il Magnifico” Lifetime Achievement Award is its highest honour, recognising artists whose body of work has made a lasting contribution to global artistic heritage.

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Congratulations to Emily Young on this extraordinary recognition of her life’s work and artistic vision.