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1. Who won the Emerging Illustrator category at the Victoria and Albert Museum's Illustration Awards for the artwork "Marigolds"?
Aditi Anand, a 25-year-old artist from Karnal, Haryana, received the prestigious UK Illustration Award in the Emerging Illustrator category for her thought-provoking artwork "Marigolds." This piece addresses the critical issue of child labour in India. Selected from over 2,000 entries, Anand's work earned a GBP 3,000 prize and will be showcased at the renowned V&A Museum in London until September 2025. This recognition highlights Anand's talent and sheds light on social concerns through her art. Her achievement brings pride to India's artistic community.