Nek
Chand, Deputy Mayor Christophe Caresche,
Director Martine Lusardy and John Maizels
In May 2007, at a special presentation ceremony held
at the Museum Halle Saint Pierre in Paris, the city's
Deputy Mayor Christophe Caresche awarded silver medals
to Nek Chand and to Raw Vision editor John Maizels.
The Medaille de la Ville de Paris is awarded to nationals
of any country in recognition of contributions to international
culture and took place during the large exhibition of
Nek Chand's sculptures at Halle Saint Pierre.
In his acceptance speech John Maizels was critical
of the dumbed down English art scene and contrasted
it with the integrity found in Outsider Art and also
with the international cultural contribution made by
France.
Nek Chand was described as one of the world's greatest
living artists.
Medaille de la Ville de Paris 2007
Contribution to World Culture
Fluctuat nec mergitur
'Tossed by the Waves, She Does not Sink'
Utne
Independent Press Award
Best Arts Coverage 2006
Raw Vision magazine was declared the winner of the category
Best Arts Coverage for 2006 in the annual Utne Independent
Press Awards. Utne Reader describes itself as 'a leading voice
for independent thinkers, engaging with the most visionary
thinkers and doers of our time'. In gaining this award, Raw
Vision was described as being Ooutstanding and essential'
in its field, with Oinnovative, thought-provoking perspectives
often ignored in mass media', and offering a unique opportunity
to artists who would not normally be subject to worldwide
exposure.
Raw Vision was saluted for its ability to provide international
Outsider and related arts coverage with a vibrant, colourful
presentation of articles, described by Utne as 'a visual feast
akin to Christmas pudding'. 'There isn't any other publication
that comes close in terms of timely information about the
field' says Tom di Maria, director of the Creative Growth
Art Center.
'In gaining this award, Raw Vision is seen as Ooutstanding
and essential' in its field, with 'innovative and thought-provoking
perspectives often ignored in mass media', and offering a
unique opportunity to artists who would not normally be subject
to worldwide exposure.'
Utne Reader
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UNESCO
'CAMERA' AWARD
World's Best Art Magazine 1997
In 1998 Raw Vision received the UNESCO 'CAMERA' Award for
the World's Best Art Magazine, the first time such an award
had ever been given to either a British or American magazine.
The award acknowledged the 'quality and originality of its
editorial projects, the intelligence and elegance of its product,
the degree of innovation and relevance to society, and the
respect shown for its target audience.'
