Anita Sulimanovic: Creator of "The Planet"
The Planet Award, eagerly sought after by all in world music, was designed and made by Anita Sulimanovic.
In November 2003, Anita won the Radio 3 sponsored competition to design the new Award for World Music. Dubbed 'The Planet', the sculpture is now synonymous with the event.
"I wanted to combine several forms associated with globality and music," said Anita. "The shape of the trophy imitates the shape of the heart. The ball reminds one of the globe and refers to the international character of this event. And the sculpture is reminiscent of a harp, lyre or maybe some fantasy musical instrument."
Photographs of artists musicians receiving the awards - Anita’s sculptures and stage design at BBC Radio 3 World Music Ceremonies through five years. Winners and runners-up include Cesária Évora, Gotan Project, Ibrahim Ferrer and many more:
The Planet Award, eagerly sought after by all in world music, was designed and made by Anita Sulimanovic.
In November 2003, Anita won the Radio 3 sponsored competition to design the new Award for World Music. Dubbed 'The Planet', the sculpture is now synonymous with the event.
"I wanted to combine several forms associated with globality and music," said Anita. "The shape of the trophy imitates the shape of the heart. The ball reminds one of the globe and refers to the international character of this event. And the sculpture is reminiscent of a harp, lyre or maybe some fantasy musical instrument."
Photographs of artists musicians receiving the awards - Anita’s sculptures and stage design at BBC Radio 3 World Music Ceremonies through five years. Winners and runners-up include Cesária Évora, Gotan Project, Ibrahim Ferrer and many more:
