Patti Smith awarded Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts
Patti Smith, the 79-year-old American singer, poet, and writer, has been awarded the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts. The jury recognized her "impetuous creativity that connects rock, symbolist poetry, and the spirit of culture with great expressive power." Smith emerged as a transgressive and disruptive figure in the second half of the 1970s as part of New York's protopunk scene. Her debut album Horses, released 50 years ago, is considered a landmark in music history. The award was announced on Wednesday by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, adding to a wave of recent recognition for the artist.
Key facts
- Patti Smith is 79 years old.
- She received the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts in 2025.
- The award was announced on Wednesday.
- The jury cited her 'impetuous creativity' connecting rock, symbolist poetry, and culture.
- Smith was part of the New York protopunk scene in the 1970s.
- Her album Horses was released 50 years ago.
- The award is given by the Princess of Asturias Foundation.
- Smith is a singer, poet, and writer.
Entities
Artists
- Patti Smith
Institutions
- Princess of Asturias Foundation
Locations
- New York
- United States