Belgacom Art Prize
Since 2011, the best solo show artist, selected by the collectors committee is rewarded with the Belgacom Art prize.
The Solo Shows presented by established and upcoming artists are spread throughout the 2 halls of the fair. Galleries are making a statement by showing one specific on site project by an individual artist. The winners of the best Solo Shows are announced at the press conference during the official opening of the fair.
Art Brussels 2012
First Prize: Matt Connors (Cherry and Martin – USA)
Second Nominee: Davis Rhodes – (Office Baroque – BE)
Third Nominee: Susan Philipsz – (Ellen de Bruijne – NL)
Previous Solo Show Winners:
2011: Hannes Vanseveren (Hoet Bekaert – BE)
2010: Fabrice Samyn (Meessen-de Clercq - BE)
2009: Conrad Shawcross (Tucci Russo - IT)
2008: Koen van den Broek (Figge Von Rosen - DE)