Franz Erhard Walther Receives 2016 Kunstpreis Aachen Award

In 2016, artist Franz Erhard Walther was awarded the Kunstpreis Aachen, a biennial prize recognizing contributions to international art. The award, which includes a 10,000 euro stipend and a solo exhibition at the Ludwig Forum for Internationale Kunst in Aachen, honors Walther for his influential work in redefining sculpture through participatory objects and textile pieces. His career, which began with studies under K. O. Götz and included a 1969 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, has impacted contemporary art by involving viewers in sculptural processes. The jury comprised directors from institutions like the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe and Berlinische Galerie. The prize is funded by the Freunde des Ludwig Forums e.V., in cooperation with the city of Aachen and local businesses.