Maryse Goudreau wins first Prix Lynne-Cohen for photography in Québec
Maryse Goudreau has made history as the inaugural winner of the Prix Lynne-Cohen. This award, established through a partnership between Lynne Cohen’s estate and the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec along with its foundation, is presented every two years. It focuses on supporting photographers from Québec. Goudreau will be awarded a $10,000 cash prize to help advance her work. A panel of five judges, including Audrey Genois from Momenta, art critic Mona Hakim, curator Daniel Fiset, artist Martin Boisseau from Cégep de Sainte-Foy, and Eve-Lyne Beaudry from the MNBAQ, chose her as the recipient. The prize aims to highlight and encourage photographic art in the area.
Key facts
- Maryse Goudreau is the first winner of the Prix Lynne-Cohen
- The award is biennial and supports Québec artists working in photography
- Goudreau receives a $10,000 cash prize
- The prize was established by Lynne Cohen's estate with the MNBAQ and its foundation
- A jury of five selected the winner
- Jury members include Audrey Genois, Mona Hakim, Daniel Fiset, Martin Boisseau, and Eve-Lyne Beaudry
- Audrey Genois is director general of Momenta. Biennale de l’Image
- Eve-Lyne Beaudry is chief curator in contemporary art at the MNBAQ
Entities
Artists
- Maryse Goudreau
- Lynne Cohen
- Martin Boisseau
Institutions
- Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec
- MNBAQ
- Momenta. Biennale de l’Image
- Cégep de Sainte-Foy
Locations
- Québec