The Prix Marcel Duchamp, France's most prestigious art prize, has announced its 2026 nominees: Joël Andrianomearisoa, Josèfa Ntjam, Laura Henno, and the duo David Brognon and Stéphanie Rollin. The five nominees will exhibit together at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris in October, with the winner receiving €35,000. The jury is led by Centre Pompidou director Xavier Rey and includes prominent curators, collectors, and past winners such as Kader Attia.
This year's nomination list is notable for its international and diverse representation, including artists from Madagascar and the African diaspora, and for the unusual addition of a fifth nominee. The prize's relocation from the Centre Pompidou (closed for renovations) to the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris marks a logistical shift, while the jury's composition—featuring directors of Tate Modern and the Château de Versailles—underscores the award's continued influence in shaping contemporary art discourse in France and globally.