Awards and Recognitions
A collection of honors and accolades that highlight my creative journey, reflecting a dedication to artistic expression, visual storytelling, and meaningful engagement with contemporary themes.
SEED Award (2024)
In 2024, Tufan Chakma, received the Prince Claus Fund SEED Award in recognition of his artistic practice and its engagement with Indigenous identity, cultural heritage, historical memory, and human rights. Through his work, Tufan challenges dominant narratives and brings visibility to the lived realities and histories of Indigenous peoples in the CHT.
Through this recognition, Tufan joined a global cohort of 100 emerging artists whose work challenges the status quo and responds to urgent social and political issues within their communities. The SEED Award provides €5,000 in support of artists’ practices, alongside international recognition and opportunities to build connections.
International Award for Minority Artists (2023)
In 2023, Tufan Chakma, received an Honorable Mention in the International Art Contest for Minority Artists, organized by the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR), Freemuse, and Minority Rights Group International, with the support of the City of Geneva. The contest’s theme, Intersectionality, explored how overlapping identities and forms of discrimination shape the experiences of minority communities.
The jury recognized Tufan’s artistic engagement with the intersections of capitalism, cultural erasure, and climate change, highlighting his reflections on Indigenous identity, cultural heritage, intergenerational memory, land eviction, and environmental destruction in the CHT. His work brings visibility to the struggles and resilience of his community while drawing attention to the threats facing its cultural continuity and future.