The Facts
On September 1, 2026, Gagosian announced that Maurizio Cattelan has been named the 2026 winner of the Preis der Nationalgalerie. The prize, established in 2000 by the Freunden der Nationalgalerie, includes a solo museum exhibition. Since the early 1990s, Cattelan's practice has engaged with themes such as power, religion, death, humor, and memory. The award ceremony will coincide with the opening of his solo exhibition—his first major show in Germany—at the Neue Nationalgalerie in September 2026.
The Signal
The Preis der Nationalgalerie is one of Germany's most prestigious contemporary art prizes, and this exhibition marks Cattelan's first major institutional solo show in the country. The selection of Cattelan, a globally recognized artist known for provocative works, signals the museum's engagement with international contemporary art discourse. For collectors, the exhibition will likely reinforce Cattelan's market position and may generate increased interest in his work, particularly in the German-speaking art market.
- Artists: Maurizio Cattelan
- People: Maurizio Cattelan
- Museums: Neue Nationalgalerie
- Locations: Berlin
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