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Selene Frosini Wins 11th Volker Walter Feierabend Prize in Kiel

award · 2026-06-17

The Stadtgalerie in Kiel, Germany, celebrated the 11th Premio Fondazione Volker Walter Feierabend on June 12, recognizing Selene Frosini as the First Prize winner. Alice Faloretti and Emma Scarafiotti took home the Second and Third Prizes, respectively. The exhibition features all twelve finalists selected from over 100 entries worldwide and will be open until August 30, 2026. Among the showcased artists are Luca Boffi, Annalisa Fulvi, and Martin Lucchini, among others. The KUNSTAUSZEICHNUNG award went to The Prism (Stefano Simontacchi), and Mario Raciti received the Career Prize. The prize money—€12,000 for first, €6,000 for second, and €3,500 for third—will enhance the foundation's collection.

Key facts

  • Selene Frosini won First Prize, Alice Faloretti Second, Emma Scarafiotti Third
  • Awarded June 12 at Stadtgalerie Kiel, Germany
  • Exhibition runs until August 30, 2026
  • Twelve finalists selected from over 100 applications
  • New KUNSTAUSZEICHNUNG honor given to The Prism (Stefano Simontacchi)
  • Roberto Rinella presented hors concours
  • Career Prize awarded to Mario Raciti
  • Prize money: €12,000 first, €6,000 second, €3,500 third, used for acquisitions

Entities

Artists

  • Selene Frosini
  • Alice Faloretti
  • Emma Scarafiotti
  • Luca Boffi
  • Annalisa Fulvi
  • Martin Lucchini
  • Marco Mastropieri
  • Giulia Nelli
  • Federica Pamio
  • Alessandro Sicioldr
  • Mattia Sinigaglia
  • Stefano Simontacchi
  • Roberto Rinella
  • Mario Raciti

Institutions

  • Fondazione Volker Walter Feierabend
  • Stadtgalerie Kiel

Locations

  • Kiel
  • Germany

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