Artes Mundi 12 (AM12) is an international biennial exhibition and prize centred on the ongoing examination of the 'Human Condition'. Open to artists from anywhere in the world who are well known in their own country or region and have some experience of exhibiting internationally, considered emerging to mid-career. Nominations are reviewed by an independent jury who select artists for the biennial exhibition in Wales and form a shortlist for the AM12 Prize. The winning artist receives £40,000. Artes Mundi is the flagship international visual arts organisation for Wales, established in 2002 in Cardiff. Previous prize winners include Antonio Paucar (2026), Taloi Havini (2024), Firelei Báez, John Akomfrah (2017), Theaster Gates (2015), and Teresa Margolles (2012).