The recipient of the sixth annual Prefix Prize is Québécois artist Yann Pocreau. Inspired to pursue the nature of light from a philosophical and an aesthetic perspective, Pocreau conceives of his work as a succession of images from which, in near-cinematic fashion, one may make a range of associations. For his prize exhibition, he presents an assemblage of new and recent works previously unexhibited in Toronto, including the world premiere of Les éclipses 1 (2026).
Launched in 2021, the Prefix Prize is awarded annually to photographic artists of any nationality. Designed to honour artists at any stage of their careers who have yet to receive the recognition they deserve, the prize recognizes one artist with an exhibition, a publication, a residency and a cash award of $5,000.00 and up to two artists with honourable mentions consisting of cash awards of $1,000.00 each. The candidates for the prize are nominated by ten photographic arts professionals, newly appointed each year, while the recipients of the prize are chosen by a jury consisting of representatives of Prefix Institute of Contemporary Art and its partners, along with national and international representatives.
Curated by:
Scott McLeod