Prestigious UK painting prize opens call for entires By ZHANG KUN | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-25 17:31

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/25/WS6a1416fca310d6866eb4a98d.html The ninth John Moores Painting Prize (China) officially launched on Thursday at the Bund 18 Jiushi Art Gallery in Shanghai, with a call for entries now open to artists nationwide. Co-hosted by the John Moores Painting Prize (China) and the Shanghai Jiushi Art Museum, the competition will culminate in a major exhibition of finalist and award-winning works at the Jiushi Art Museum in early 2027.