Michael K. Owino wins Rembrandt Prize in Barcelona
Danish-Tanzanian artist Michael K. Owino received the Rembrandt Prize in Barcelona on October 31, adding a fifth award to a year that has also included ten exhibitions. His work The Invisible Child was shown at the European Museum of Modern Art during the 6th Barcelona Art Biennial.
Why it matters: - The Rembrandt Prize adds to Michael K. Owino’s strongest awards year yet, raising his profile across Europe’s contemporary art circuit. - The Barcelona showing placed The Invisible Child in front of an international audience at the European Museum of Modern Art during the 6th Barcelona Art Biennial. - The prize brings Owino to five awards in 2026, alongside a schedule that has already included ten exhibitions.
What happened: - Michael K. Owino received the Rembrandt Prize from Fondazione Effetto Arte at Sala Aquarella in Barcelona on Oct. 31, 2026. - The gala included a three-course dinner and continued past midnight. - Owino’s work The Invisible Child was on view that weekend at the European Museum of Modern Art, known as MEAM. - The exhibition was part of the 6th Barcelona Art Biennial.
The details: - The Barcelona exhibition featured artists from 38 countries across two floors of the museum. - The Invisible Child is part of Letters and Leaves, a series of four works about childhood, separation and difficult conversations. - The work was presented with the text: “Some children grow up surrounded by people, yet remain completely unseen.” - The print shown in Barcelona measured 60 × 85 cm. - The print was one of three in the edition, produced on Highland Gloss 2000 fine art paper. - Owino is based in Copenhagen. - His background includes work as a drummer, bassist and novelist. - Owino now works across collage, acrylic and sculpture.
Between the lines: - The Barcelona prize fits a pattern of steady international visibility for Owino in 2026, with awards and exhibitions spread across major European art cities. - The themes in The Invisible Child align with a broader body of work focused on memory, emotion and what people do not say out loud. - The recognition also suggests Owino is moving beyond a single-medium identity, with his practice spanning visual and literary disciplines.
What's next: - Studio Owino is available for interviews, artwork images and photographs from the Barcelona gala at info@michaelowino.com. - The pace of awards and exhibitions suggests Owino is likely to remain on the European exhibition circuit through the rest of the year. - More information: Studio Owino social updates and Facebook
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