Prix Reiffers Initiatives 2026 — Trafiquer l’inconnu — Reiffers Art Center — Exhibition — Slash Paris

Ends in about 2 months: April 17 → June 6, 2026

With the eight artists: Khaled Jarada, Louis Le Kim, Stanislava Kovalcikova, Arthur Marie, Eva Helene Pade, Ibrahim Meïté Sikely, Minh Lan Tran, Manon Wertenbroek

Winner of the 2026 edition: Stanislava Kovalcikova Special mention: Khaled Jarada

Trafficking the Unknown, the exhibition of the fifth edition of the Reiffers Initiatives Prize, brings together the work of eight artists from the emerging contemporary scene selected by the Reiffers Initiatives artistic committee, which includes figures from the art and culture world, and is staged by curator Bernard Blistène.

Eva Helene Pade, Manon Wertenbroek, vue de l’exposition Trafiquer l’inconnu, Prix Reiffers Initiative, 2026 © Philippe Garcia

The Reiffers Initiatives Prize rewards the career of an emerging talent from the young contemporary scene. Announced at the end of the opening reception, the winning artist will receive a grant of €10,000 as well as a commissioned museum work that will join the foundation’s collection. This year, the artistic committee introduces a new feature: a special mention, endowed with €5,000, which may be awarded to one of the artists.

Curated by: Bernard Blistène, Honorary Director of the National Museum of Modern Art — Centre Pompidou.

Trafficking the Unknown, the exhibition of the fifth edition of the Reiffers Initiatives Prize, brings together the work of eight artists from the emerging contemporary scene selected by the Reiffers Initiatives artistic committee, which includes figures from the art and culture world, and is staged by curator Bernard Blistène.

De gauche à droite : Ibrahim Meïté Sikely, Stanislava Kovalcikova, vue de l’exposition Trafiquer l’inconnu, Prix Reiffers Initiative, 2026 © Philippe Garcia

The Reiffers Initiatives Prize rewards the career of an emerging talent from the young contemporary scene. Announced at the end of the opening reception, the winning artist will receive a grant of €10,000 as well as a commissioned museum work that will join the foundation’s collection. This year, the artistic committee introduces a new feature: a special mention, endowed with €5,000, which may be awarded to one of the artists.