Daniela Keiser, Peter Märkli, and Philip Ursprung Win 2017 Swiss Grand Award for Art
The 2017 Swiss Grand Award for Art / Prix Meret Oppenheim has been awarded to artist Daniela Keiser, architect Peter Märkli, and author-curator Philip Ursprung. Each laureate will receive CHF 40,000 (approximately £28,000) at a ceremony scheduled for 12 June in Basel. This marks the 17th edition of the prize, which was established to honor the legacy of Swiss surrealist artist and photographer Meret Oppenheim. For nearly two decades, the award has recognized significant contributions from Swiss professionals working across the fields of art, architecture, and art mediation. The prize continues to highlight outstanding achievements within Switzerland's cultural landscape.
Key facts
- Daniela Keiser, Peter Märkli, and Philip Ursprung are the 2017 winners
- Each winner receives CHF 40,000 (about £28,000)
- Award ceremony will be held on 12 June in Basel
- This is the 17th edition of the Swiss Grand Award for Art / Prix Meret Oppenheim
- The prize honors Swiss surrealist artist and photographer Meret Oppenheim
- The award has been given for 17 years
- It recognizes Swiss figures in art, art mediation, and architecture
- The prize rewards contributions to Swiss cultural fields
Entities
Artists
- Daniela Keiser
- Peter Märkli
- Philip Ursprung
- Meret Oppenheim
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland