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"Defining the present through art."
FAME FRAME Gallery presents Contemporary Visions — an exhibition-competition capturing the pulse of our time through the eyes of today’s artists.
Contemporary art reflects a world in constant motion, shaped by cultural shifts, personal narratives, and evolving visual languages. In this exhibition, artists respond to the present moment with honesty and experimentation, exploring identity, society, technology, emotion, and form without fixed boundaries. Each work becomes a snapshot of now — layered, questioning, and deeply personal.
This exhibition aims to document the spirit of the present — not as a single definition, but as a dynamic constellation of voices shaping how we see, feel, and imagine the world today.
Contemporary art reflects a world in constant motion, shaped by cultural shifts, personal narratives, and evolving visual languages. In this exhibition, artists respond to the present moment with honesty and experimentation, exploring identity, society, technology, emotion, and form without fixed boundaries. Each work becomes a snapshot of now — layered, questioning, and deeply personal.
This exhibition aims to document the spirit of the present — not as a single definition, but as a dynamic constellation of voices shaping how we see, feel, and imagine the world today.
ARTISTS’ ENTRY OPENS ON
15.4.2026.
15.4.2026.
Winning works will be unveiled here on
7.5.2026.
7.5.2026.
Nkululeko Mayiyane, Woman in black bikini standing on brown wooden floor
Mood image
Mood image
winners
First Prize Winner
Olga Tkachova,
Ntumo
Olga Tkachova,
Ntumo
Oil on canvas 70 x 70 cm
Czech Republic
"Ntumo — created with blessings, this unique painting embodies a combination of strength, nobility, and spiritual energy. Against a warm golden yellow background reminiscent of the morning mist of the savannah, a black horse and an African girl in a shimmering robe become symbols of pure strength and inner harmony."
Czech Republic
"Ntumo — created with blessings, this unique painting embodies a combination of strength, nobility, and spiritual energy. Against a warm golden yellow background reminiscent of the morning mist of the savannah, a black horse and an African girl in a shimmering robe become symbols of pure strength and inner harmony."
Merit Award Winner
George Rowbottom,
There Are No Easy Answers
George Rowbottom,
There Are No Easy Answers
Acrylic on Canvas
Australia
"There Are No Easy Answers is the title and as we all know in life there are many questions but no easy answers. And that is what this painting is all about!"
Australia
"There Are No Easy Answers is the title and as we all know in life there are many questions but no easy answers. And that is what this painting is all about!"
Honorable Mention
Anna Bentkowska,
Nature Observers
Anna Bentkowska,
Nature Observers
Watercolor and silver ink on paper,
56x76 cm
Polska
"We are witnessing stages of development and the mindless destruction of nature. It fights back, but it won't last long if you don't help."
56x76 cm
Polska
"We are witnessing stages of development and the mindless destruction of nature. It fights back, but it won't last long if you don't help."
Honorable Mention
Bernette Derpaulian,
The Poet
Bernette Derpaulian,
The Poet
Oil Pastel on canvas paper
United States
"Oil Pastel on canvas paper of shirtless young black man with thoughtful expression."
United States
"Oil Pastel on canvas paper of shirtless young black man with thoughtful expression."
Honorable Mention
Brigitte B Burckhardt,
What have we done?
Brigitte B Burckhardt,
What have we done?
Digital Photography
Switzerland
"A street scene in a popular neighbourhood where kids at play seemed uneasy by the look of the man passing by.What have we done?A candid street photograph."
Switzerland
"A street scene in a popular neighbourhood where kids at play seemed uneasy by the look of the man passing by.What have we done?A candid street photograph."
Honorable Mention
Craig Scoffone,
Big Basin 2 #83b
Craig Scoffone,
Big Basin 2 #83b
Photography
United States
"A sculptural looking remains of a burned out redwood tree in the Santa Cruz Mountains."
United States
"A sculptural looking remains of a burned out redwood tree in the Santa Cruz Mountains."
Honorable Mention
Gerhard Kroyer,
Overflowing Feelings
Gerhard Kroyer,
Overflowing Feelings
Digital Painting
Austria
"An eruption of color—joy and unrest colliding—like a moment too vivid to hold, spilling beyond its own edges into something wild and uncontained."
Austria
"An eruption of color—joy and unrest colliding—like a moment too vivid to hold, spilling beyond its own edges into something wild and uncontained."
Honorable Mention
Cher Pruys,
Fleeting Moments
Cher Pruys,
Fleeting Moments
Acrylic on 300LB Hot Press
Canada
"Exploring the joy of these 6 siblings as the multi-sensory experience of visually tracking the shimmering, floating objects and catching them feeling the wetness on their skin as they pop. Kids and bubbles...keeps one present and in the moment."
Canada
"Exploring the joy of these 6 siblings as the multi-sensory experience of visually tracking the shimmering, floating objects and catching them feeling the wetness on their skin as they pop. Kids and bubbles...keeps one present and in the moment."
Honorable Mention
Irit Rotrubin, Reflections
Irit Rotrubin, Reflections
Photo collage printed on canvas
Israel
Israel
Honorable Mention
Isabelle Garcia Bautista,
La L’Arme d’Or
Isabelle Garcia Bautista,
La L’Arme d’Or
Oil on canvas (80 × 80 cm)
France
"The face is divided between two opposing states, revealing the tension between lived experience and inner fracture.
The golden tear becomes the symbol of transformation, a precious trace of a passage where identity recomposes itself."
France
"The face is divided between two opposing states, revealing the tension between lived experience and inner fracture.
The golden tear becomes the symbol of transformation, a precious trace of a passage where identity recomposes itself."
Honorable Mention
Jack Farkas,
Hearts of 03. 20. 26.
Jack Farkas,
Hearts of 03. 20. 26.
Oil Pastel on 140# Cotton Paper
United States
"Hearts of 03. 20. 26. is a meditation on the enduring strength and layered complexity of the heart. Through nine vibrant panels, each pulse of color reflects a journey of renewal and transformation, embodying the dynamic interplay between light and shadow. This work invites us to recognize the resilience within ourselves and the timeless rhythm of growth that unites us all."
United States
"Hearts of 03. 20. 26. is a meditation on the enduring strength and layered complexity of the heart. Through nine vibrant panels, each pulse of color reflects a journey of renewal and transformation, embodying the dynamic interplay between light and shadow. This work invites us to recognize the resilience within ourselves and the timeless rhythm of growth that unites us all."
Honorable Mention
Jason Shih,
Circus Child
Jason Shih,
Circus Child
Alloy parts and painted
Taiwan
"There was a child lost in the border of the world. Feeling so lonely as if he were lost in time and space. He had nothing but made a wonderful dream beyond this world, Dreaming of a circus that was full of joy and laughter. Gradually, he forget whether the circus or the child was true."
Taiwan
"There was a child lost in the border of the world. Feeling so lonely as if he were lost in time and space. He had nothing but made a wonderful dream beyond this world, Dreaming of a circus that was full of joy and laughter. Gradually, he forget whether the circus or the child was true."
Honorable Mention
Kylo-Patrick Hart,
Immolation
Kylo-Patrick Hart,
Immolation
Digital photograph
United States
"This abstract image represents traditional beauty in our world being cast into chaos and disarray as a result of the complex challenges associated with living in ever-changing, unpredictable contemporary times, capturing the brilliant spectacle that catches our eyes as the world around us begins to burn."
United States
"This abstract image represents traditional beauty in our world being cast into chaos and disarray as a result of the complex challenges associated with living in ever-changing, unpredictable contemporary times, capturing the brilliant spectacle that catches our eyes as the world around us begins to burn."
Honorable Mention
Lindsay Hirsch,
Birth of the Rainbow Body
Lindsay Hirsch,
Birth of the Rainbow Body
Oil on wood panel, 20 inches x 16 inches
United States
United States
Honorable Mention
Margriet,
Icy River I
Margriet,
Icy River I
Mixed media an cradled panel
Canada
"This is part of a small series based on the icy river that is here in late winter. 12 x 12 inches."
Canada
"This is part of a small series based on the icy river that is here in late winter. 12 x 12 inches."
Honorable Mention
Michael Wagner,
When Roses Lie
Michael Wagner,
When Roses Lie
Acrylic on canvas
Germany
"Thought and feeling, geometry and color—it is within this tension that my artistic expressions emerge as a reflection of current events, as a mirror image of the inner state of our times."
Germany
"Thought and feeling, geometry and color—it is within this tension that my artistic expressions emerge as a reflection of current events, as a mirror image of the inner state of our times."
Honorable Mention
Robert Snyder,
Emphatically Blank
Robert Snyder,
Emphatically Blank
Wheel-thrown and hand-built porcelain, fired to cone 5 then luster fired with gold luster. 6” x 11” x 10”
United States
"An engineered sculpture. It presents a sleek black dome punctuated by industrial details—coiled wire, a grille, and gold fittings accent the matte black silhouette. Gauges, tubing and a circular handle introduce functional cues. Curves meet hardware; restrained form meets mechanical character."
United States
"An engineered sculpture. It presents a sleek black dome punctuated by industrial details—coiled wire, a grille, and gold fittings accent the matte black silhouette. Gauges, tubing and a circular handle introduce functional cues. Curves meet hardware; restrained form meets mechanical character."
Honorable Mention
Wanning Liao,
Opium Poppies by the Blood Red Sunset Coast
Wanning Liao,
Opium Poppies by the Blood Red Sunset Coast
Oil on canvas, 54×73 cm
Canada
"A girl in red with a prosthetic limb stands by poppies, revealing war’s harm to children. Through poetic contrast, it symbolizes hope and trauma, exposes irreversible damage to young lives, and expresses a deep longing for peace."
Canada
"A girl in red with a prosthetic limb stands by poppies, revealing war’s harm to children. Through poetic contrast, it symbolizes hope and trauma, exposes irreversible damage to young lives, and expresses a deep longing for peace."
Selected Finalists
Anna Bentkowska — Life Behind Bars — 2026
Bernette Derpaulian — Kelley — 2000
Bernette Derpaulian — Lucia — 2010
Brigitte B Burckhardt — A man the Abbaye — 2024
Brigitte B Burckhardt — Rush Hour — 2025
Craig Scoffone — Coyote Crk Trl 23 17 — 2025
Craig Scoffone — Nyland OS 2 22 — 2023
George Rowbottom — Mistaken Identity — 2025
George Rowbottom — The Quest for Eternity — 2020
Gerhard Kroyer — Evanescence — 2026
Gerhard Kroyer — Illusions — 2026
Cher Pruys — Entranced — 2018
Cher Pruys — Taxi Ride — 2024
irit rotrubin — Photo collage printed on canvas — 2026
irit rotrubin — Photo collage printed on canvas — 2026
Isabelle Garcia Bautista — La Larme dOr — 2026
Isabelle Garcia Bautista — L'Incisure — 2026
Jack Farkas — 03. 20. 26. — 2026oil.
Jason Shih — Fancy-free — 2023
Jason Shih — Flower of Smoke — 2025
Kylo-Patrick Hart — New Beginning — 2025
Kylo-Patrick Hart — Spiritual Home — 2025
Margriet — Icy River II — 2025
Margriet — Icy River III — 2025
Michael Wagner — Diverging Realities — 2026
Michael Wagner — The Metamorphosis of Cervantes — 2026
Robert Snyder — Lines of Controversy — 2026
Robert Snyder — Spherical — 2024
Apply to Participate
Artists are invited to submit their work for participation in this exhibition.
Artist Entry
Participation fee. Submit up to 3 artworks for curatorial review and prizes.
20
€
Contest RULES
Timeline
15.4.2026
Open call announcement
15.4. – 30.4.2026
Submission deadline
1.5. – 6.5.2026
Curatorial review
7.5.2026
Winners revealed
Prizes & Recognition
Every FAME FRAME competition is designed as a moment of recognition. Beyond monetary awards, each distinction affirms the dignity of the artist’s work, ensuring it is seen, remembered, and connected with an international audience of collectors.
Our prizes embody both excellence and visibility: from the First Prize, which offers permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection, to Merit Awards and finalist recognitions that highlight artistic distinction.
Our prizes embody both excellence and visibility: from the First Prize, which offers permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection, to Merit Awards and finalist recognitions that highlight artistic distinction.
First Prize
The highest honor, awarded to the most outstanding work of the exhibition.
· 100–200 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Excellence
· Permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection on our website
· 100–200 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Excellence
· Permanent placement in the Winner’s Collection on our website
Merit Awards
Distinguished works selected by curators for their excellence and originality.
· 25–50 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
· 25–50 € cash prize
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
Honorable Mentions
Notable entries recognized for their artistic quality and relevance.
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
· Digital Certificate of Recognition
· Visibility among international collectors
Selected Finalists
Curated works showcased in the official online exhibition.
· Visibility among international collectors
· Visibility among international collectors
Submission Rules
Who can apply
Open worldwide to artists aged 18 and above. Artists under 18 may participate only with the consent and completed submission form of a parent or legal guardian.
Theme
Each contest is built around a curated theme. Only works that clearly respond to the announced theme will be considered for selection.
Off-topic submissions will be disqualified without refund.
Off-topic submissions will be disqualified without refund.
Submission limit
Each entry allows up to 3 artworks (1 required, 2 optional).
Digital files: JPG or PNG, minimum 2000px on the longest side, up to 10 MB each.
Digital files: JPG or PNG, minimum 2000px on the longest side, up to 10 MB each.
Application Process
Entry Fee
· Participation requires a 20 € non-refundable entry fee.
· Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a work is not selected.
· Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a work is not selected.
Rights
· All works must be original and created solely by the submitting artist.
· Artists retain full copyright to their works.
· By submitting, artists grant FAME FRAME Gallery the right to exhibit selected works online, promote them across digital platforms, and include them in press releases or newsletters.
· Artists retain full copyright to their works.
· By submitting, artists grant FAME FRAME Gallery the right to exhibit selected works online, promote them across digital platforms, and include them in press releases or newsletters.
Artist Entry
Participation fee. Submit up to 3 artworks for curatorial review and prizes.
20
€