Winners of the 2023 Madame F Queer Britain Art Award announced in London
Queer Britain has announced the winner of their second annual Art Award at a special reception in London. Supported by wine brand Madame F, the prize celebrates creativity in queer artists, including their pride, passion, inclusivity and originality.
Paintings, drawings, and illustrations by 140 artists were submitted for this year’s award, with the Top 10 revealed last month.
Beliza Buzollo and Jamie King were announced as this year’s winner, taking home a cash prize of £1500. Their submission will also be displayed at Queer Britain – the UK’s first and only museum dedicated to LGBTQ+ history – and will be included on merchandise sold in the museum shop.
Last year’s award winner, Sadie Lee, revealed their win to an ecstatic reaction from the artists in attendance. “Life drawing is at the core of art history,” Beliza Buzollo said following their win. “It is responsible for filling galleries around the world and being the foundation of masterpieces. “When crossed with the beauty of trans bodies – historically denied a place in art – it questions expectations and reclaims infinite possibilities. “Featuring an all trans crew front and behind the lens, a special world is created and suspended in time, in which it feels magical to be naked, non-sexualised and fully seen for who we know ourselves to be.” Photography by Rahil Ahmad / From L-R: Stephen Appleby-Barr, Sadie Lee, Beliza Buzollo (AKA Queergarden), Paul Harfleet, Oliver Freeston Oliver Freeston came in second place – announced by last year’s runner-up entry, Paul Harfleet – taking home a cash prize of £1000 and his work being displayed in the museum. “Inspired by Virgin X, a London-based queer performer, my goal was to combine classic renaissance style and tacky
