Sylvie Fleury, Thomas Hirschhorn, and Luigi Snozzi Win 2018 Prix Meret Oppenheim
Sylvie Fleury, Thomas Hirschhorn, and Luigi Snozzi have been named recipients of the 2018 Prix Meret Oppenheim. Each winner will be awarded CHF 40,000 at a ceremony scheduled for 11 June in Basel. The prize, also known as the Swiss Grand Award for Art, recognizes significant contributions to cultural dialogue within Switzerland and internationally. Now in its 18th edition, the award honors influential figures across artistic, architectural, curatorial, and research fields. The announcement was made on 20 February 2018.
Key facts
- Sylvie Fleury, Thomas Hirschhorn, and Luigi Snozzi are the winners of the 18th Prix Meret Oppenheim.
- The prize is also called the Swiss Grand Award for Art.
- Each winner receives CHF 40,000 (approximately £30,000).
- The award ceremony will take place on 11 June in Basel.
- The prize honors artists, architects, curators, and researchers.
- It recognizes work that fosters cultural dialogue in Switzerland and beyond.
- The announcement date was 20 February 2018.
- This is the 18th edition of the award.
Entities
Artists
- Sylvie Fleury
- Thomas Hirschhorn
- Luigi Snozzi
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland