In September 2025, Art & Market announced its sixth iteration of the ‘Fresh Take’ writing contest, in search of new perspectives on the Southeast Asian art scene. 

We are pleased to announce the winners:

1st Prize: Ong Kar Jin

2nd Prize: Kukasina Kubaha

3rd Prize: Aida Safiyah

Special Mention: Justin Cruzana

Congratulations!

We would like to thank everyone who sent in their entries. Please read the winning essays at the links. We are certain you will enjoy them as much as we have.

Do look out for the seventh iteration of the Fresh Take writing contest next year! We will announce it on Instagram and here on artandmarket.net. Be sure to follow us, or sign up for our fortnightly newsletter to receive the announcement.

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