2026 Historic Art Honor for Candace Chambers-Belida!
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Californer -- In a magnificent celebration of artistic brilliance and enduring vision, Candace Chambers-Belida has captivated the international art world. In recognition of her contemporary artwork—this time, the coveted international prize, "Artist in the Art of History." This distinguished recognition stands as a shining testament to her creative legacy, honoring a body of work that transcends time and speaks to the universal language of beauty, spirit, and imagination, where each brushstroke carries the heartbeat of her spirit and soul where true emotion is free to reign.

On January 24, 2026, this distinguished accolade will be ceremoniously presented in the resplendent halls of Palazzo Borghese (Via Ghibellina 110) in Florence, Italy—the eternal cradle of the Renaissance. Within this majestic setting, a gathering of influential collectors, renowned journalists, political figures, cultural visionaries, and devoted art connoisseurs will bear witness to an evening that promises to unite inspiration, heritage, and elegance in luminous harmony.

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Promoted by the renowned curators of the award, Dr. Salvatore Russo and Dr. Francesco Saverio Russo, the Effetto Arte Foundation International Prize is one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon artists who have demonstrated exceptional artistic merit.

Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is one of the most fascinating and historically rich cities in the world—associated with artists, poets, and philosophers including Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, Machiavelli, Dante, and Boccaccio. A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence is renowned for its extraordinary artistic, architectural, and cultural heritage. Florence is also the birthplace of Dante Alighieri, the father of the Italian language. Its streets and squares, such as Piazza della Signoria, tell stories of centuries filled with art and power.

Every true artist dreams of creating their own unique stamp expressed through art—reflecting their journey through life, admired and critically appraised, but also enjoyed by future generations. This is the raison d'être of the curators in promoting the International Prize – Artist in the History of Art, representing a hallmark of global excellence for the work of painters, sculptors, photographers, digital artists, mosaicists, and illustrators alike through the expression of their artistic vision.

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Dr. Salvatore Russo and Dr. Francesco Saverio Russo believe that countless undiscovered talents still remain overlooked in the art world—hidden gems whose voices, stories, and styles deserve to shine. To honor these artists and their unique visions, they have created a global platform that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and magnificence of art.

https://www.effettoarte.net/
https://www.candacechambers-belidaartcollections.com/
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Nelson Whaley - London
Strategic Content/Contributing Writer