Beatrice Gibson and Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc Win 2015 Baloise Art Prize at Art Basel
At Art Basel, the 17th Baloise Art Prize was awarded to Beatrice Gibson from the UK and French artist Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc. Each artist will receive CHF 30,000, which is about £20,000. The Baloise insurance group plans to purchase artworks from both winners, which will then be donated to the MMK in Frankfurt and MUDAM in Luxembourg. This initiative not only provides financial support but also boosts the recognition of emerging artists, helping their careers grow. Previous winners include notable names like Saskia Olde Wolbers and Duncan Campbell. This announcement was made on June 17, 2015, highlighting artists in Art Basel's Statements section to promote contemporary art in significant public collections.
Key facts
- Beatrice Gibson and Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc won the 17th Baloise Art Prize
- The prize was announced during Art Basel on June 17, 2015
- Each artist receives CHF 30,000 (approx. £20,000)
- Baloise acquires works from the artists and donates them to MMK Frankfurt and MUDAM Luxembourg
- The prize is awarded annually to two artists from Art Basel's Statements section
- Previous winners include Saskia Olde Wolbers, Haegue Yang, Duncan Campbell, Alejandro Cesarco, and Simon Denny
- Beatrice Gibson is a British artist
- Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc is a French artist
Entities
Artists
- Beatrice Gibson
- Mathieu Kleyebe Abonnenc
- Saskia Olde Wolbers
- Haegue Yang
- Duncan Campbell
- Alejandro Cesarco
- Simon Denny
Institutions
- Baloise
- MMK, Museum für Moderne Kunst
- MUDAM
- Art Basel
Locations
- Frankfurt am Main
- Germany
- Luxembourg