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The art of drawing is making an unstoppable comeback. From sculptors to performance artists, every contemporary creator seems to want to draw - again. The Faber-Castell prize made and makes a true difference: it shows and tells what is important to draw upon and what not, and not only as far as the art of drawing is concerned. -- Chris Dercon, Director of TATE Modern, London (nominator 2012)Many artists have developed their own distinct idiom through drawing. This medium allows the artists to express the messages that are essential to them.In order to emphasize the importance of drawings as a contemporary medium, the Faber-Castell company has launched a new art prize, the International Faber-Castell Drawing Award. A group of internationally established art professionals nominated five artists for the 2015 award: Ed Atkins, Anastasia Ax, Ulla von Brandenburg, Aleksandra Chaushova, and Julia Haller.The 2015 winner of the award is Anastasia Ax. This accompanying publication introduces the different artistic positions, reflecting once again what is possible in the art of drawing today.Published on the occasion of the exhibition at Neues Museum, Staatliche Museum für Kunst und Design, Nürnberg, 17 July - 11 October 2015.English and German text.