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Maryse Goudreau wins first Prix Lynne-Cohen for photography in Québec

award · 2026-04-20

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

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