Style Edit: Chanel Next Prize 2026 winning artists announced
The maison has a long history of support for the arts, dating all the way back to the likes of Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau
A catalyst for innovation, this biennial award – now in its third edition – continues to shape the future of culture. With a mission to identify contemporary artists who are redefining their disciplines, the award empowers its winners with a grant of €100,000 (around US$117,500) to accelerate the impact of their work.
Meanwhile, a two-year mentorship and networking programme facilitated by cultural partners (including acclaimed institutions such as the Royal College of Art, London) gives them time and space to realise ambitious new projects.
The winners of the Next Prize 2026 are 10 pioneering artists from 10 different countries, working across multiple disciplines including visual art, performance, design, music and film.
Awardees from the visual arts space include Ayoung Kim who uses technology to explore how identities, stories, and experiences are reshaped in the digital age.
Emeka Ogboh engages with place, memory and social experiences through sound; and Spaniard Álvaro Urbano creates immersive environments that blend fiction and reality.