Elsa Sahal Wins Her Art Prize at Art Paris 2026
Elsa Sahal, a French sculptor, was awarded the Her Art Prize's second edition at Art Paris 2026, earning €30,000 and a global promotional initiative by Marie Claire and Boucheron. The announcement took place at the Grand Palais on April 11, 2026, with a jury led by actress Louise Bourgoin and including Boucheron CEO Hélène Poulit-Duquesne. Sahal's sculptures—Suzanne, Gene, and Gilda—feature robust ceramic structures intertwined with fragile blown-glass, reflecting her ongoing investigation into femininity, language, and material vulnerability. Presented by Galerie Papillon, which has supported Sahal since 2000, the artist discussed her creative process in a studio interview. Jury member Marion Vignal highlighted the prize's focus on artists with societal impact, while Poulit-Duquesne commended Sahal's innovative approach to ceramics.
Key facts
- Elsa Sahal won the second edition of the Her Art Prize at Art Paris 2026.
- The prize includes €30,000 and an international campaign by Marie Claire and Boucheron.
- Announced at the Grand Palais on 11th April 2026.
- Jury chaired by actress Louise Bourgoin, including Boucheron CEO Hélène Poulit-Duquesne.
- Winning sculptures: Suzanne, Gene, and Gilda, combining ceramic and blown glass.
- Sahal has been represented by Galerie Papillon since 2000.
- She is working on a large public commission for the Toulouse subway.
- The prize aims to support women artists and address financial inequality.
Entities
Artists
- Elsa Sahal
- Louise Bourgoin
- Rita Hayworth
- Erik Dietman
Institutions
- Art Paris
- Marie Claire
- Boucheron
- Galerie Papillon
- Grand Palais
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Toulouse