Swiss Art Awards 2026

HEAD Nominees

Opening Reception
Monday, June 15, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Exhibition
June 16–21, 2026

Halle 1.1
Messeplatz 10, 4005 Bâle

HEAD – Genève is pleased to announce the exhibition of seven artists nominated for the 2026 Swiss Art Awards, and three artists nominated for the Kiefer Hablitzel Art Prize:

  • Mélissa Biondo, Work Master 2024
  • Vittorio Brodmann, Fine Arts (Painting-Drawing) 2011
  • Camille Dumond, Work Master 2014
  • Azize Ferizi, Fine Arts (Bachelor's 2021 and Work Master 2023)
  • Thomas Liu Le Lann, Work Master 2018
  • Jonas Van: Fine Arts (Bachelor's 2021 and Master CCC 2023)
  • Gaia Vincensini, Fine Arts (Bachelor's 2014 and Work Master 2016)


Kiefer Hablitzel Art Prize

  • Agathe de Limoges, Fine Arts (Construction Option 2021)
  • Maxime Heta, Visual Communication (Bachelor's 2023) and Space Design (Master in Spaces and Communication 2025)
  • Sabrina Smaili, Work Master 2025

Event Program:

The exhibition of the 40 Swiss Art Awards finalists, featuring 17 emerging artists competing for the Kiefer Hablitzel | Göhner Art Prize.
An opening day with live performances by artists Elie Autin, Lelah Neary, Mélissa Biondo (HEAD alumna, work.master), and Sabrina Smaili (HEAD alumna, work.master).
A series of engaging talks on art and architecture with the finalists and industry experts.
 

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