Houseago and Mercier Selected for Reiffers Initiatives 2026 Mentorship
The Reiffers Initiatives 2026 artist mentorship program has selected British sculptor Thomas Houseago (b. 1972) and French artist Théo Mercier (b. 1984). Over a six-month period, Houseago will mentor Mercier, leading to a solo exhibition for Mercier at Art Basel Paris in October. Established in 2021 by Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers, a French entrepreneur and collector, this initiative aims to assist up-and-coming contemporary artists by pairing them with seasoned professionals. Each year, the mentor chooses an artist from a shortlist provided by the artistic committee, culminating in a presentation at Art Basel Paris. Reiffers emphasized the program's goal of fostering emerging talent within the French contemporary art landscape.
Key facts
- Thomas Houseago (b. 1972) and Théo Mercier (b. 1984) selected for Reiffers Initiatives 2026 mentorship.
- Houseago will mentor Mercier in a six-month exchange.
- The program culminates in a solo exhibition by Mercier during Art Basel Paris in October.
- Reiffers Initiatives was founded in 2021 by Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers.
- The initiative supports emerging contemporary artists through annual mentorship.
- Mentors choose from a shortlist proposed by the artistic committee.
- Each mentorship ends with a presentation at Art Basel Paris.
- Paul-Emmanuel Reiffers is a French entrepreneur and collector.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Reiffers Initiatives
- Art Basel Paris
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
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