The Kyoto Prize at Oxford 受賞者

The Kyoto Prize is an international award, organised by the Inamori Foundation, to honour those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of humankind.

The Blavatnik School of Government is honoured to bring the Kyoto Prize Laureates to Oxford for a series of events each May – the Kyoto Prize at Oxford.

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The Kyoto Prize recognises individuals who have made remarkable contributions to science, culture, and spirituality.

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2023 Kyoto Prize Laureates

Nalini Malani

An artist from the non-Western world who has faced the predicaments of the oppressed, pioneered artistic expression representing the voice of the voiceless, and contributed to the “decentralisation” of art.

The Inamori Foundation is pleased to present the 2023 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy to Nalini Malani.

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Ngaire Woods

Dean, Blavatnik School of Government

This is a truly exceptional partnership – inspiring, educating and connecting individuals who strive for the greater good of humankind and society is at the heart of what both the Blavatnik School of Government and the Inamori Foundation do every day. It is this sense of shared purpose that inspires our partnership, and we are honoured to offer a home for the Kyoto Prize at Oxford and an annual event to celebrate talent applied to public good.

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