2025 Sobey Art Award Exhibition
In collaboration with the Sobey Art Foundation, the National Gallery of Canada is proud to present works by six artists from across the country who have been shortlisted for the 2025 Sobey Art Award.
Through paintings, drawings, textiles, videos, sculptures, multidisciplinary installations and more, the finalists capture the vitality of artmaking in this country while engaging with subjects pertinent to contemporary identity and experience. Their artworks reflect both global and local perspectives, considering themes such as memory, history, community and belonging.
A special complimentary publication on the finalists will be available to all on-site visitors.
Organized by the National Gallery of Canada and the Sobey Art Foundation
Date
Location
Contemporary Galleries B203, B204
Meet this year’s shortlisted artists
Artwork
Tania Willard, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Tania Willard. Photo: NGC
Tania Willard, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Tania Willard. Photo: NGC
Hangama Amiri, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Hangama Amiri. Photo: NGC
Hangama Amiri, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Hangama Amiri. Photo: NGC
Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Chukwudubem Ukaigwe. Photo: NGC
Chukwudubem Ukaigwe, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Chukwudubem Ukaigwe. Photo: NGC
Sandra Brewster, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. Guyana Girls, 2024. Three acrylic, photo-based gel transfer on wood panels, 243.8 x 142.2 cm (each). Collection of the artist © Sandra Brewster. Photo: NGC
Sandra Brewster, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. Guyana Girls, 2024. Three acrylic, photo-based gel transfer on wood panels, 243.8 x 142.2 cm (each). Collection of the artist © Sandra Brewster. Photo: NGC
Tarralik Duffy, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Tarralik Duffy. Photo: NGC
Tarralik Duffy, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Tarralik Duffy. Photo: NGC
Swapnaa Tamhane, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Swapnaa Tamhane. Photo: NGC
Swapnaa Tamhane, installation view at the Sobey Art Award exhibition, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, 3 October 2025 – 8 February 2026. © Swapnaa Tamhane. Photo: NGC
Featured
Videos
Tania Willard (in Secwepemctsín)
Secwepemcúl̓ecw
Accessibility and
Sensory Guide
The 2025 Sobey Art Award Exhibition is located on Level 2, in the Upper Contemporary Art wing. There are two doorless entry-exit points. There is a screening room at the start of the exhibition, where visitors may use the in-gallery iPad to select an artist profile to watch. Videos are available in English and French, with one video also in Secwepemctsín. A complimentary catalogue is available for pick-up in the screening room.
In the exhibition, works of art are located on the floor, hung on walls, and suspended from the ceiling. There are several audiovisual works in the exhibition. Works of art must not be touched. The scent of a bonfire may be present in the exhibition.
Security staff are stationed throughout the galleries to provide assistance if needed.
Learn more about Accessibility at the Gallery here.
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