F.P. Journe | Prix Solo artgenève

For its tenth edition, the contemporary art fair artgenève was held from 3 to 6 March at Palexpo, Geneva. On this occasion, the Prix Solo artgenève – F.P. Journe singled out the best monographic exhibition presented by the participating galleries. It was awarded to the Urs Meile Gallery, for the Solo Show of Rebekka Steiger, with a special mention to the Pace Gallery, for the Solo Show of Lucas Samaras. The work acquired by the watchmaker will be offered to an institution in the Geneva region.

A jury of three important people on the European art scene was given the task of selecting a winner from among the 20 galleries that participated. This year the jury consisted of Lionel Bovier (MAMCO Genève), Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries) and Michael Ringier (Collection Ringier).

Founded by Thomas Hug and Laura Meillet, artgenève is an event that brings together all the important figures in the world of contemporary art. Since its first edition in 2011, this event has proven its international dimension and its ability to encourage a dialogue between galleries and institutions. This year the event welcomed 80 galleries and 20 Solo Shows, as well as 30 prestigious institutional exhibitions.