Visual Arts Mentors and Protégés
2010/2011 Mentor and Protégé
Anish Kapoor and Nicholas Hlobo
Working primarily with rubber and ribbons, the protégé is excited by the mentor’s use of a wide range of materials and his exploration of light and reflections. Nicholas Hlobo is ready to push back the horizons of his art.
2008/2009 Mentor and Protégé
Rebecca Horn and Masanori Handa
Both mentor and protégé revel in the art of turning experience inside out. In their mentoring year, each artist found their way back to where they began, in some way.
2006/2007 Mentor and Protégé
John Baldessari and Alejandro Cesarco
Alejandro Cesarco and John Baldessari see images and complexity beneath words, offering a surprising plurality of meanings to the viewer.
2004/2005 Mentor and Protégé
David Hockney and Matthias Weischer
Matthias Weischer wanted to watch David Hockney at work. He had to wait for his wish to be granted, but the experience was a revelation.
2002/2003 Mentor and Protégé
Álvaro Siza and Sahel Al-Hiyari
Sahel Al-Hiyari’s maturity as well as his strong visual language greatly impressed Álvaro Siza. The master also appreciated his future protégé’s awareness of the context and environment inherent in all architectural work.
Visual Arts Features
The 2010/2011 Visual Arts Finalists
Discover the talented artists selected as Visual Arts finalists
Mentorship's Legacy
Four former protégés discuss their work after the mentorship
3 Works by Alejandro Cesarco
View work from his European premiere
Masanori Handa in Tokyo
View work from his first exhibition as a Rolex protégé
Programme Overview
The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
Discover how Rolex helps perpetuate the world’s artistic heritage
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