2024 Judges

2024 International open competition Judging panel

Jussi Pylkkänen

Jussi Pylkkänen is a Finnish art dealer, and former global president of the auction house Christie's.

Jussi Pylkkänen is a governor of the Dulwich Picture Gallery.


When not in London Jussi has a home in Dorset.


Lady victoria Conran

Lady Victoria Conran has had a life immersed in creativity.  Starting in graphic design, moving into advertising then printing and publishing, interior design was a logical next step.  Working with Sir Terence Conran on various projects, including writing books, designing and operating restaurants and hotels, VC has always had an avid interest in contemporary art.  TOC was Provost of the Royal College of Art for many years, during which time VC had early access to the Degree Shows, often buying the work of emerging artists in the disciplines of printmaking, photography, painting and sculpture.  

She currently lives in Lyme Regis where she is in the process of setting up a book binding 

and conservation studio.

Pippa Walker

Pippa Walker Lecturer on Foundation Diploma and Degree in Art & Design at Weymouth College. 



Richard Vine

Richard Vine, Head of Art at Woodroffe School.

Julie Montagu

Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke; wellness entrepreneur, author, yoga instructor, television personality and proprietor of Mapperton Estate with her husband Luke. We are excited to welcome Julie as our newest judge for 2024!

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