Ministry of Culture Revokes Grand Prize of 2025 National Biennial of Visual Arts
The Ministry of Culture has revoked the top award from the 31st National Biennial of Visual Arts 2025 due to a violation of contest rules, according to Diario Libre.
The winning entry, "Lo que no se saca de raíz, vuelve a crecer" (What is not removed by the root grows back), an installation by artist David Pérez K., was disqualified for using perishable material, specifically a live palm tree planted in a container, nicknamed "La Palmita" (The Little Palm Tree) by the public.
The piece was initially awarded the prize on August 22, 2025, but sparked controversy within the art community regarding its ephemeral nature and compliance with the contest's technical standards.
The work's use of a live palm tree ignited a firestorm of debate.
- The Ministry of Culture annulled the top award due to a violation of contest rules.
- The winning entry was disqualified for using perishable material.
Author's summary: Ministry of Culture revokes art prize due to rule violation.
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