Christoph Büchel, Olivier Mosset, Urs Stahel and Staufer/Hasler win 2015 Meret Oppenheim Prize
The 2015 Swiss Grand Award for Art, known as the Prix Meret Oppenheim, has been awarded to Christoph Büchel, Olivier Mosset, curator Urs Stahel, and the Staufer/Hasler architectural team. Each of them will receive CHF 40,000, which is about £28,000. The ceremony will take place on June 15, coinciding with Art Basel, just prior to the Swiss Art Awards 2015 exhibition showcasing the second round nominees. This award, created fifteen years ago to honor the surrealist artist Meret Oppenheim, recognizes outstanding achievements in art, art mediation, and architecture. The winners will also be included in a special publication.
Key facts
- Christoph Büchel is a 2015 winner
- Olivier Mosset is a 2015 winner
- Urs Stahel is a 2015 winner
- Staufer/Hasler is a 2015 winner
- Each winner receives CHF 40,000
- Prize ceremony is on 15 June
- Prize honors Meret Oppenheim
- Prize has been awarded for 15 years
Entities
Artists
- Christoph Büchel
- Olivier Mosset
- Meret Oppenheim
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Swiss Art Awards
Locations
- Switzerland