Prince Pierre Foundation#The International Prize for Contemporary Art (PIAC)

{{Short description|Funding body for the arts and culture}}

{{Infobox organization

| name = Prince Pierre Foundation

| image = Fondation_Prince_Pierre_de_Monaco.jpg

| type = Philanthropic organization

| founded = 1966

| founder = Prince Rainier III

| abbreviation =

| named_after = Pierre de Polignac (1895–1964)

| headquarters = Monaco

| key_people =

| website = {{URL|https://www.fondationprincepierre.mc}}

}}

The Prince Pierre Foundation (Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco) was established by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in February 1966 to promote culture and the arts through the creation and the awarding of prizes. Prince Rainier III created the foundation in tribute to his father Pierre de Polignac, a great patron of the arts. Each year, prestigious awards are given based on the recommandation of the Foundation's three councils : the literary council, the Musical Council and the Artistic Council.

History

The Prince Pierre Foundation was established by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in February 1966.

Starting in 1988, the foundation was presided by Caroline, Princess of Hanover.(in French) Silvia Valensi, [http://www.performarts.net/archives/fondation_prince.html Interview with Princess Caroline about the Fondation Prince Pierre], Perfomarts.net, 2007. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208222201/http://www.performarts.net/archives/fondation_prince.html |date=2009-02-08}}

Prizes and awardees

= Literary Prizes =

== The Literary Prize ==

Established in 1951, the Literary Prize recognizes a renowned French-speaking writer for their entire body of work, coinciding with the publication of one of their books. This prize is awarded by the Literary Council, presided over by Princess Caroline of Monaco.

{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|*2024: Mathieu Belezi for all of his work

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== The Discovery Grant ==

Established in 2001 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Literary Prize, this grant was initially awarded every two years. Now granted annually, it recognizes a French-speaking author for their first work of fiction. As with the Literary Prize, the shortlisted authors are nominated by the members of the Literary Council.

  • 2024: Mokhtar Amoudi for Les conditions idéales
  • 2023: Eric Chacour for Ce que je sais de toi
  • 2022: Thomas Louis for Les chiens de faïence
  • 2021: Abigail Assor for Aussi riche que le roi
  • 2020: Salomé Berlemont-Gilles for Le premier qui tombera
  • 2019: Grégory Le Floch for In the forest of the hamlet of HardtHarsh Biyani, [https://www.monaco-tribune.com/en/2019/10/seven-winners-for-the-prince-pierre-foundation/ Seven winners for the Prince Pierre Foundation], Monaco-tribune.com, 17 October 2019
  • 2018: Sébastien Ministru for Apprendre à lire[https://www.monaco-tribune.com/en/2018/10/jean-luc-marion-honoured-with-principality-prize-by-prince-pierre-foundation-of-monaco/ Jean-Luc Marion honoured with Principality Prize by Prince Pierre Foundation of Monaco], Monaco-tribune.com, 6 October 2018
  • 2007: Carole Martinez for Le cœur cousu

== The High-school Pupils Favorite Choice ==

Established in 2007, the prize is awarded by a jury of high school students from the Principality of Monaco, who select a winner from a shortlist of books.Kiel Bonhomme, [https://www.monaco-tribune.com/en/2019/05/monegasque-high-school-coup-de-coeur-reading-list-revealed/ Monegasque high school “coup de coeur” reading list revealed!], Monaco-tribune.com, 19 May 2019 In collaboration with the Direction de l'Éducation Nationale, de la Jeunesse et des Sports of Monaco, this project aims to introduce students to the world of publishing and contemporary literature.

  • 2024: Cécile Tlili, for Un simple dîner{{Cite web |title=Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco |url=https://www.fondationprincepierre.mc/en/literature/prize/the-high-school-pupils-favorite-choice |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=www.fondationprincepierre.mc}}
  • 2023: Julia Minkowski, Par-delà l'attente {{Cite web |title=Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco |url=https://www.fondationprincepierre.mc/en/literature/prize/the-high-school-pupils-favorite-choice/2023 |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=www.fondationprincepierre.mc}}
  • 2022: Marie Vingtras, Blizzard{{Cite web |title=Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco |url=https://www.fondationprincepierre.mc/en/literature/prize/the-high-school-pupils-favorite-choice/2022 |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=www.fondationprincepierre.mc}}
  • 2021: Roukiata Ouedraogo for Du miel sous les galettes{{Cite web |title=Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco |url=https://www.fondationprincepierre.mc/en/literature/prize/the-high-school-pupils-favorite-choice/2021 |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=www.fondationprincepierre.mc}}
  • 2020: Mathieu Palain, for Sale Gosse
  • 2019: Aurélie Razimbaud for A Life of Hot Stones
  • 2018: Emmanuelle Favier for Le courage qui faut aux rivières

= Musical Prizes =

== Music Composition Prize ==

Aiming to support and encourage musical creation, the Music Composition Prize, created in 1960, awards a composer for a recent musical work. Granted every three years, this prize intends to promote artistic creation through the production of a new work. The Music Composition Prize is granted following deliberations by the Musical Council, chaired by Julian Anderson.

{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|*2024: Hans Abrahamsen for "Vers le silence"

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== The Young Musician's Favorite Choice ==

In collaboration with the Académie Rainier III of music and drama, and the Education Nationale de la Jeunesse et des Sports of Monaco, the aim is to promote musical creation among young audiences. Founded in 2011, the Young Musician's Favorite Choice is a project intended at introducing young musicien to contemporary composition. Each year, based on a shortlist presented by the Musical Council, students from the Principality's musical classes award this prize for a recent musical work.

{{columns-list|colwidth=20|*2024: Paul Novak, for Prisms and mirrors

  • 2023: Kristine Tjøgersen for Between Trees
  • 2022: York Höller, for his Viola Concerto (2016-2017)'[https://lagazettedemonaco.com/en/news/art-culture/fondation-prince-pierre-des-laureats-et-une-nouvelle-recompense-devoiles-en Prince Pierre Foundation: winners and a new award announced]', in La Gazette de Monaco, 12 October 2022
  • 2019: Jukka Tiensuu for Teoton, concerto for sheng and orchestra}}

== The Musical Contest ==

The Musical Contest aims at fostering the emergence of new talent and servicing as an educational bridge for young audiences. This prize selects an organization or individual based on the quality of their efforts in promoting contemporary music and offers support to help realize a new project.

  • 2023: Zeno Baldi for Copia Carbone {{Cite web |title=Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco |url=https://www.fondationprincepierre.mc/en/music/prize/the-musical-contest |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=www.fondationprincepierre.mc}}
  • 2022: Kyiv Symphony Orchestra
  • 2021: New Music USA
  • 2019: Colin Matthews
  • 2017: Harry Vogt
  • 2016: Documentation Center for Contemporary Music

= Artistic Prizes =

== The International Prize for Contemporary Art (PIAC) ==

First awarded in 1965, the PIAC has been organized by the Foundation Prince Pierre de Monaco since 1983. It has been placed under the vice-presidency of Marie-Claude Beaud. The International Contemporary Art Prize (PIAC) is awarded by the Artistic Council following consultations with international experts from the contemporary art world.

(PR) = Prince Rainier prize, (PG) = Princess Grace Foundation prize

{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|*2022: Christine Sun Kim for "The Star-Spangled Banner" (2020)

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=Prize for critical essay on contemporary art=

=Principality Prize=

Joint award between the Prince Pierre Foundation and the Monaco Philosophical Meetings.

  • 2024: Souleymane Bachir Diagne{{Cite web |title=Prix de la Principauté 2024 |url=https://philomonaco.com/prix/prix-de-la-principaute-2024/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Philomonaco |language=fr-FR}}
  • 2023: Jacques Rancière{{Cite web |title=Prix de la Principauté 2023 |url=https://philomonaco.com/prix/prix-de-la-principaute-2023/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Philomonaco |language=fr-FR}}
  • 2022: Philippe Descola{{Cite web |title=Prix de la Principauté 2022 |url=https://philomonaco.com/prix/prix-de-la-principaute-2022/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Philomonaco |language=fr-FR}}
  • 2021: Julia Kristeva{{Cite web |title=Prix de la Principauté 2021 |url=https://philomonaco.com/prix/prix-de-la-principaute-2021/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Philomonaco |language=fr-FR}}
  • 2020: Hélène Cixous{{Cite web |title=Prix de la Principauté 2020 |url=https://philomonaco.com/prix/prix-de-la-principaute-2020/ |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=Philomonaco |language=fr-FR}}
  • 2019: Georges Didi-Huberman
  • 2018: Jean-Luc Marion

See also

References

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