Lumen in the Press

  • “A phenomenally exciting part of the art world”

    Emma Nelson, Monocle

  • “The Lumen Prize is a living index of the variety of the medium.”

    Chris Michaels, The Art Newspaper

  • “Push the limits of art, technology and human perception.”

    Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveller

  • “Leading award for tech-powered art”

    Phoebe Forster, The Evening Standard

  • “Skillful… sophisticated use of sound, light, and space”

    Rachel Benham, Whitehot Magazine

  • "Cutting-Edge"

    Benny Har-Even, Forbes

  • “This year’s Lumen entries were notable for their international range”

    Louis Jebb, The Art Newspaper

  • “A lot closer to the real deal than your average Van Gogh Experience or Twist Museum.”

    Eddy Frankel, TimeOut London

  • "A boundary-pushing synthesis of art and technology"

    Artplugged

“A Very Modern Masterpiece”


The Lumen Prize director Gillian Varney meditates on the award’s 13th year and how machine-assisted, digital art can go mainstream.

Gillian Varney interviewed by Digital Frontier

  • “New media and performance artist Theresa Reiwer wins the Lumen Prize Gold Award.”

    Surface Magazine

  • "2024 Lumen Prize Anniversary Auction"

    NFT Now

  • 7 Asian Artists Who Work Beyond the Canvas

    ArtNet

  • “Cutting edge light and sound exhibition”

    CultureCalling

  • “Stellar eclipse: pioneering light and sound art duo"

    The Art Newspaper

  • "‘Multi-sensory’ light exhibition opens in Bermondsey"

    Southwark News

  • "Mesmerising installations"

    Show Studio

  • “A unique sensory experience.”

    Neo2

  • "Art and technology studio Lumen Studios hosts an audiovisual-based exhibition"

    Dezeen

“It was through The Lumen Prize that I came to fully appreciate the appeal of digital art.”

Gillian Varney On the Lumen Prize and Its Relevance After Thirteen Years.

Christa Terry, Observer

  • "Globally recognized digital arts organization"

    Visual Atelier 8