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The 10th edition of the Michele Cea Prize in 2025 represents a significant opportunity for emerging artists. This prestigious competition, established to honor artist Michele Cea’s memory, offers free participation while participants cover shipping costs for their works.

Artists must be under 40 years old by December 31, 2025, residing in Italy or abroad. The competition welcomes various art forms including:

Artists can submit one work, which must not compete in other concurrent competitions. Previous participants may enter again if they meet the age requirement.

The prize structure includes significant monetary rewards:

First Place:

Second Place:

Third Place:

All 12 finalists receive free NFT digitization through Hoken Tech, embracing the integration of traditional and blockchain technology.

“Con la luce negli occhi” exhibition runs September 13–21, 2025, at Ex Fornace Gola, Milan. Important dates:

Hoken Tech, an Italian startup, specializes in connecting brands and individuals through NFTs. Their partnership enables finalists to transform artwork into non-fungible tokens, facilitating digital commercialization and market access.

This competition emphasizes both traditional artistic excellence and digital innovation, positioning itself at the forefront of contemporary art trends. By incorporating NFT technology while maintaining traditional art forms, the Michele Cea Prize demonstrates how AI and technology enhance rather than replace human creativity.

The integration of blockchain technology and traditional art forms reflects the evolving landscape of artistic expression in 2025, where digital innovation meets classical craftsmanship.