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Sir David Adjaye has been awarded the 27th Annual Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum, it was announced on Monday
.
The Ghanaian-British architect has been recognised alongside documentary photographer Sebastiao Salgado.
“Both Sir David and Sebastiao are important storytellers of our time, who offer insights into the possibility for change, said Hilde Schwab, chair of the World Arts Forum
. They connect us to each other, they give us a language to imagine, and they provide visions of the world that can cut through the limitations of short-term or linear thinking.
The Crystal Award by the WEF honours exceptional artists for their contributions to society and is presented during The Davos Agenda. This year, the opening ceremony will take place on Sunday, January 24.
World Economic Forum Announces 2021 Crystal Award Winners
· Architect Sir David Adjaye OBE, and photographer Sebastião Salgado receive the 27
th Crystal Awards honouring change-making artists
· Marin Alsop, Yo-Yo Ma, Es Devlin, and artists, musicians and film teams across the world collaborate for See Me: A Global Concert , shot on location despite the challenges of COVID-19, in the spirit of trust, connection, and hope
· Opening Ceremony scheduled for Sunday 24 Jan. at 19.00 CET and again at 19.00 EST
Geneva, Switzerland, 18 January 2021 - The Opening Night of the Davos Agenda Week on Sunday 24 Jan. at 19.00 CET (rebroadcast at 19.00 EST and on Monday 25 Jan. at 20.30 CST), will feature several world-class artists and creative change-makers coming together in a show of togetherness.