Cartazini Biennial Art Award facts for kids
The Prix Cartazini is a special award in the world of art. It's sponsored by the Gallery Cartazini, which is located in Paris, France. This prize started in 1999 and is given out every two years, always in odd-numbered years.
In 2009, the winner received 20,000 euros. This makes the Prix Cartazini one of the biggest art awards for visual artists. It helps support artists and recognize their amazing work.
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History of the Prize
The Prix Cartazini has changed how it chooses winners over the years.
Early Awards: Honoring Artists After Their Time
When the prize first began, it was given to artists who had already passed away. This is called a posthumous award. It was a way to celebrate their lasting impact on art.
- 1999: The first award went to Pino Pascali.
- 2001: The prize was given to Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Awards for Invited Artists
After the first few years, the prize changed. It became an award given to a select group of artists who were invited to participate. This meant it wasn't open to everyone.
- 2003: The award went to Philip Taaffe.
- 2005: Tyeb Mehta received the prize.
- 2007: The winner was Geoff Bunn.
Open to All Artists
Later, the Prix Cartazini became an "open award." This means artists from all over could apply or be nominated. It made the competition wider and allowed more artists to be recognized.
- 2009: The prize was awarded to Niamh O'Conchobhair.
- 2011: Emma Fournier was the winner.
