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15—18.04.27 Brussels Expo
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Each year, Art Brussels celebrates artistic excellence by awarding a series of prizes that recognize outstanding presentations across the fair’s various sections. Supported by generous partners, these awards reflect the fair’s ongoing commitment to championing contemporary art in all its diversity and dynamism.
Discover the different prizes below and explore previous winners, and meet this edition’s jury members by visiting the dedicated prize pages via ‘Learn more’.
In the Solo section, galleries present focused, project-based exhibitions that allow visitors to delve deeply into an artist’s practice. From established names to mid-career talents, this section showcases individual artistic voices with clarity and depth. The Solo Prize, awarded by a professional jury, recognizes the most compelling presentation and includes a cash award of €15,000 to the winning artist.
The Discovery Acquisition Prize takes the form of an acquisition budget of up to €10,000 to acquire an artwork from the Discovery section for a museum collection. This format supports the institutional recognition of emerging artists and reinforces Art Brussels’ commitment to fostering emerging talent and facilitating its inclusion in important public collections.
A tribute to the fair’s founding year, the ’68 Forward section is dedicated to artistic movements that push boundaries and embrace experimentation. It provides a platform for both celebrated artists and those who have remained under the radar. The ’68 Forward Prize awards €5,000 to the best booth in this section, recognizing a gallery for its curatorial excellence and contribution to this vibrant field of contemporary art.