Self-Taught Artist Jiab Prachakul Wins 2020 BP Portrait Award

Self-taught, Thai artist Jiab Prachakul has claimed the 2020 BP Portrait Award for her piece Night Talk, which she describes as a painting about "friendship and identity." The National Portrait Gallery of London announced the winner on Tuesday in a virtual exhibition, showcasing the work alongside the runner-ups of the competition and several dozen other participants.Prachakul won the first prize out of 1,981 entries, taking home £35,000 GBP (approximately $43,555 USD) in prizes. She will also ...