Bastiaen Vries selected for Almenara Art Prize online exhibition
The painting Close Presence by Bastiaen Vries has been selected for the online exhibition of the Almenara Art Prize 2025. This year, the international competition received more than 3,000 submissions from around the world. Only fifty works were chosen for the physical exhibition in Córdoba (Spain). Although Close Presence was not selected for this physical show, it is featured in the official online exhibition.
The Almenara Art Prize is an international painting competition offering more than $22,000 in awards. Its mission is to promote artists and connect them with art lovers, collectors, galleries, and other key figures in the art world. Organized by the non-profit Almenara initiative, the prize supports artists by showcasing their work through exhibitions, events, and collaborations with art organizations.
The painting Close Presence by Bastiaen Vries is presented in the Portrait & Figurative category and can be viewed here: the almenaracollection
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