Laura Henno Nominated for 2026 Prix Marcel-Duchamp, Commits to Completing Slab City Film
Laura Henno has been selected as one of four contenders for the esteemed Prix Marcel-Duchamp in 2026, an award for contemporary art presented by the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF). This recognition has inspired her to finalize a film project focused on Slab City, California, a subject she has been documenting since 2017. The award includes a grant of €35,000 and a solo exhibition at the Centre Pompidou, with the winner to be announced in 2026. Henno's artistic practice delves into themes of community and exclusion, underscoring her impact on contemporary art. The remaining nominees will be disclosed later, with the ceremony set to occur in Paris. Henno is represented by Galerie Les Filles du Calvaire.
Key facts
- Laura Henno is nominated for the 2026 Prix Marcel-Duchamp.
- She is one of four artists nominated for the award.
- Upon learning of her nomination, Henno felt obligated to finish her work on film material from Slab City.
- She has been accumulating this material since 2017.
- Henno is a photographer and filmmaker.
- The Prix Marcel-Duchamp is a major French contemporary art prize.
- The award is organized by the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF).
- The winner receives a monetary prize and a solo exhibition at the Centre Pompidou.
Entities
Artists
- Laura Henno
- Marcel Duchamp
Institutions
- Prix Marcel-Duchamp
- Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF)
- Centre Pompidou
- Galerie Les Filles du Calvaire
Locations
- Slab City
- California
- United States
- Paris
- France