Stellenbosch-based artist selected for prestigious London Portrait Award on her first try

South African-based artist Ros Koch has been selected to exhibit her work at London's National Portrait Gallery for the prestigious HSFK Portrait Award. This marks her first-ever submission to the international competition.
Why it matters
The selection highlights the global recognition of contemporary South African artists and the prestige of the National Portrait Gallery's awards.
British-born South African-based artist Ros Koch has been selected to exhibit her work at the National Portrait Gallery in London as part of a prestigious international portrait award.
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