Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige Awarded 2017 Marcel Duchamp Prize
Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige have been named recipients of the 2017 Marcel Duchamp Prize. The Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF) presents this award to highlight innovative French artists and boost their global recognition. A jury composed of Bernard Blistène, Gilles Fuchs, Carmen Gimenez, Erika Hoffmann, Mao Jihong, Jérôme Sans, and Akemi Shiraha selected the winning duo. Their selection came from a shortlist that also featured Maja Bajevic, Charlotte Moth, and Vittorio Santoro. The Centre Pompidou made the official announcement of the winners. The prize includes a monetary award of €35,000 and a painted bronze sculpture created by artist Fabrice Hyber.
Key facts
- Joana Hadjithomas and Khalil Joreige won the 2017 Marcel Duchamp Prize
- The prize is awarded by the Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF)
- The award aims to promote innovative French artists internationally
- The prize includes €35,000
- The prize also includes a painted bronze sculpture by Fabrice Hyber
- The jury consisted of Bernard Blistène, Gilles Fuchs, Carmen Gimenez, Erika Hoffmann, Mao Jihong, Jérôme Sans, and Akemi Shiraha
- Other shortlisted artists were Maja Bajevic, Charlotte Moth, and Vittorio Santoro
- The Centre Pompidou announced the winners
Entities
Artists
- Joana Hadjithomas
- Khalil Joreige
- Fabrice Hyber
- Maja Bajevic
- Charlotte Moth
- Vittorio Santoro
Institutions
- Centre Pompidou
- Association for the International Diffusion of French Art (ADIAF)