Wolfgang Tillmans Awarded 2015 Hasselblad Photography Prize
The Hasselblad Foundation has announced Wolfgang Tillmans as the 2015 recipient of its International Award in Photography. The German artist will receive SEK 1,000,000 (approximately €110,000) during a ceremony scheduled for 30 November 2015 in Gothenburg. Following this, a new exhibition showcasing his work will debut at the Hasselblad Center in Sweden on 1 December 2015, alongside the release of a book by Tillmans. Established in 1980, this prestigious annual award is considered the foremost accolade in photography, with previous honorees such as Irving Penn and Hiroshi Sugimoto. The jury commended Tillmans for his innovative spirit and his engagement with social and political issues since the 1990s. His work is currently on display at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris until 18 May 2015.
Key facts
- Wolfgang Tillmans wins the 2015 Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography
- Award ceremony in Gothenburg on 30 November 2015
- Prize money is SEK 1,000,000 (approximately €110,000)
- Exhibition at Hasselblad Center in Sweden opens 1 December 2015
- New book by Tillmans released with exhibition
- Award established in 1980 by Hasselblad Foundation
- Previous winners include Irving Penn, William Klein, William Eggleston, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Jeff Wall, Sophie Calle
- Tillmans's work on view at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris until 18 May 2015
Entities
Artists
- Wolfgang Tillmans
- Irving Penn
- William Klein
- William Eggleston
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- Jeff Wall
- Sophie Calle
Institutions
- Hasselblad Foundation
- Hasselblad Center
- Fondation Louis Vuitton
Locations
- Gothenburg
- Sweden
- Paris
- France