CLOSING TODAY Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2025: Safekeeping Stories

Safekeeping Stories, by UAE-based Indian artist and graphic designer Hannan Arshad, was the winner of the 2025 Award. A poignant response to cultural loss, and a compelling example of how historical narratives can be reimagined through contemporary public art, the installation exemplifies the power of art to bridge memory, place, and material tradition.