On Friday 18 June, the Textile & Fashion department of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague presented its new batch of designers during a preview of EXPOSED 2021 to a select group of professionals from the creative sector.

During this event, the winner of the Keep an Eye Textile & Fashion Scholarship was also announced. A jury, formed by designers Nienke Hoogvliet, Anne Bosman and Sanne Schepers, chose Max Willebrand Westin as the winner.

According to the jury:

"With attention, love and high-quality craftsmanship, Max transforms found materials into contemporary textile design. His work is a hopeful example for the fashion and textile sector. He shows how essential values can be applied. We are curious to see how his exceptional talent will develop".

With the help of the Keep an Eye Textile & Fashion Scholarship Award, Max can invest in the further artistic and substantive development of his practice. The prize, worth €10,000, is awarded to support further educational development through specialisation or a follow-up study at an international master's programme.

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