Review
On July 24, 2024, I was notified by the Akademie der Künste in Berlin that I had been awarded the 2025 Käthe Kollwitz Prize. The jury was comprised of artists Ayşe Erkmen, Mona Hatoum, and Eran Schaerf.
On August 7, 2024, I sent my response to the Akademie, stating that while I deeply appreciated the recognition, I would respectfully decline the award.
February 6, 2025, the Akademie released their press statement on the Käthe Kollwitz Prize, which does not fully reflect the central reasoning behind my stance. Now that this prize and my response have entered the public record, I am sharing my full letter here for reference, as it provides the full context and considerations behind my decision.