Audrey Azoulay, Minister of Culture and Communication, warmly congratulates Kader Attia, winner of the 2016 Marcel Duchamp Prize.
In particular, the Minister commends her freedom, curiosity and plural artistic approach. His work on bodies, wounds and reparations resonates particularly in our societies today, forcefully showing this artist’s ability to awaken our consciences.
The Minister is pleased that the Centre Pompidou is devoting an exhibition to the four nominated for the Prize for the first time.