Shamiran Istifan Wins Manor Art Prize 2026, Solo Show at Aargauer Kunsthaus
Shamiran Istifan, born in 1987, has been awarded the Manor Art Prize Aarau 2026, a biennial honor aimed at promoting emerging Swiss artists. This accolade includes a solo exhibition and a related publication at the Aargauer Kunsthaus. Istifan's creations intertwine her childhood memories in Aargau with larger societal issues. Her latest works delve into themes of cultural memory, (in)visibility, and imagined realms, forming a spatial narrative that merges personal experiences with influential factors and envisioned futures. Utilizing sculpture, textiles, and video, she incorporates elements from pop culture, social media, suburban environments, and everyday symbols, employing visual language as a means to alter perception. New pieces are being developed specifically for this exhibition.
Key facts
- Shamiran Istifan is the recipient of the Manor Art Prize Aarau 2026
- The prize is awarded every two years to promote young Swiss artists
- The award includes a solo exhibition and publication at the Aargauer Kunsthaus
- Istifan's work links memories of growing up in Aargau with broader societal questions
- New works explore cultural memory, (in)visibility, and imaginary places
- The exhibition unfolds as a spatial narrative
- She works through sculpture, textiles, and video
- Aesthetically, she draws on pop culture, social media, suburban spaces, and everyday symbols
Entities
Artists
- Shamiran Istifan
Institutions
- Manor Art Prize Aarau
- Aargauer Kunsthaus
Locations
- Aargau
- Switzerland