2021 Sobey Art Award

November 6, 2021

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended the 2021 Sobey Art Award ceremony, where Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory was announced as the winner of the 2021 Sobey Art Award.

Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory won the $100,000 Canadian prize, with each of the four shortlisted artists—Lorna Bauer, Rémi Belliveau, Gabi Dao, and Rajni Perera—receiving $25,000. The award is generously supported by the Sobey Art Foundation.

About the Sobey Art Award
Established in 2002, the Sobey Art Award aims to promote new developments in contemporary Canadian art and provide opportunities for artists, bringing them national and international attention. Recognized as one of the world’s most generous privately funded prizes for contemporary visual artists, the Sobey Art Award is now open to emerging Canadian artists of all ages.

The Governor General stands at a podium at the 2021 Sobey Art Award Ceremony. A member of the military stands behind her.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended the 2021 Sobey Art Award ceremony.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2021-0089-012
The Governor General stands at a podium at the 2021 Sobey Art Award Ceremony. She is wearing a large star pendant necklace.

Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory was announced as the winner of the 2021 Sobey Art Award.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2021-0089-014
The Governor General speaks to a row of people who are finalists for the award.

Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory won the $100,000 Canadian prize, with each of the four shortlisted artists—Lorna Bauer, Rémi Belliveau, Gabi Dao, and Rajni Perera—receiving $25,000. The award is generously supported by the Sobey Art Foundation.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2021-0089-036
Their Excellencies on either side of the row of finalists for the 2021 Sobey Art Award.

“Congratulations to the finalists of the Sobey Art Award. I had the privilege earlier not only of meeting you, but also of seeing your art on display. They were all striking, thought-provoking, original works. Like the best art, they told a story, brought us along on a journey of discovery. They let us see our society, our country, our world through your eyes.” 

- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2021-0089-041
Their Excellencies stand on either side of the winner of the 2021 Sobey Art Award along with one other woman.

“You are connecting us through your art; bridging matters of time and language and culture.” 

- Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2021-0089-076
Their Excellencies stand to the right of the winner of the 2021 Sobey Art Award. Two other individuals stand to the winner’s left.

Established in 2002, the Sobey Art Award aims to promote new developments in contemporary Canadian art and provide opportunities for artists, bringing them national and international attention. Recognized as one of the world’s most generous privately funded prizes for contemporary visual artists, the Sobey Art Award is now open to emerging Canadian artists of all ages.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2021-0089-077

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