Latifa Echakhch Awarded 2013 Prix Marcel Duchamp
The 2013 Prix Marcel Duchamp has been awarded to French-Moroccan artist Latifa Echakhch. This annual prize recognizes artists working in France. Echakhch will develop a solo project for exhibition at the Pompidou in 2014. Three other artists were shortlisted for the award: collective Claire Fontaine, Raphael Zarka, and Farah Atassi. The prize promotes contemporary artistic practice in France. Echakhch's selection marks another milestone in her career. Her upcoming project at the Pompidou represents a significant institutional presentation. The award was announced in October 2013.
Key facts
- Latifa Echakhch won the 2013 Prix Marcel Duchamp
- The prize is awarded annually to artists working in France
- Echakhch is a French-Moroccan artist
- Three other artists were shortlisted: Claire Fontaine, Raphael Zarka, Farah Atassi
- Echakhch will create a solo project for the Pompidou
- The project will be shown in 2014
- The award announcement was made in October 2013
- The prize promotes contemporary artists in France
Entities
Artists
- Latifa Echakhch
- Claire Fontaine
- Raphael Zarka
- Farah Atassi
Institutions
- Prix Marcel Duchamp
- Pompidou
Locations
- France