Chilean Artist Wins Prestigious Swiss Roswitha Haftmann Prize

Cecilia Vicuña awarded CHF150,000 Roswitha Haftmann Prize for combining artistic radicalism with social commitment, marking significant recognition in Swiss art scene.

Key Takeaways

Cecilia Vicuña won the 2025 Roswitha Haftmann Prize
The prize is endowed with CHF150,000
Vicuña was born in Santiago de Chile in 1948
Vicuña lived in exile after Chile's 1973 military coup

By The Numbers

CHF150,000

Prize money

They Said

"artistic radicalism with poetic power and social commitment"
— Roswitha Haftmann Foundation

Chilean Artist Wins Europe's Richest Art Prize

Artist Profile and Achievement

Prize Significance and Swiss Context

Award Ceremony and Future Impact

Sources & References

Chilean artist receives Roswitha Haftmann Prize

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Cecilia Vicuña won the 2025 Roswitha Haftmann Prize
The prize is endowed with CHF150,000
Vicuña was born in Santiago de Chile in 1948
Vicuña lived in exile after Chile's 1973 military coup

By The Numbers

CHF150,000

Prize money

They Said

"artistic radicalism with poetic power and social commitment"
— Roswitha Haftmann Foundation