21/09/2026
Last week at the The Women in Art Prize. awards I was honored to present the ‘Brigitta Spinocchia Freund Future Collectible Award’, celebrating an artist whose work demonstrates exceptional originality, technical ability, and long-term collecting potential.
Congratulations to our winner, is a British-Spanish artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture and immersive installation. Drawing on mythology, art history and ideas around femininity, Rafaela brings the female figure to the centre of her work through her distinctive visual language. She creates work that feels so rooted in history and entirely contemporary.
This award recognises current success as well as looking to the future and identifying artists whose practice has the strength, consistency, and vision to become increasingly significant within the contemporary art market.
Beyond the recognition itself, the award highlights the importance of nurturing the next generation of collectible artists. It encourages collectors to discover exceptional talent early while providing artists with valuable exposure and increased confidence as they continue to develop their careers.
At the Women in Art Prize, they believe that today’s emerging artists are tomorrow’s leading names. The Brigitta Spinocchia Freund Future Collectible Award embodies that belief, shining a spotlight on artists whose work deserves to be seen, collected, and celebrated for years to come.
A huge thank you to the entire The Women in Art Prize. team , Catherine and Gabrielle Gabrielle du Ploy for creating such an important platform for championing, supporting and celebrating women artists. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists on such a brilliant achievement.