Brognon Rollin Wins Marcel Duchamp Prize for Sobriety-Centric Installation

On October 22, 2026, at the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Brognon Rollin received the prestigious Marcel Duchamp Prize. The Flemish-Luxembourg duo created an installation focused on sobriety tokens, exploring abstinence and human experience. Their work aligns closely with Marcel Duchamp's conceptual art ideology, reflecting deeply personal stories through art.

The Marcel Duchamp Prize, established by ADIAF in 2000, promotes contemporary French art internationally. Hosted by the Musée d'Art Moderne during Centre Pompidou renovations, the Prize recognizes four artists annually with a €90,000 total endowment. This year, the Prize ceremony was a highlight of Paris Art Week, which saw disruptions due to safety concerns at Art Basel Paris.

Brognon Rollin's piece, involving collected sobriety tokens since 2022, reflects on waiting, perseverance, and human vulnerability. Their collaboration since 2006, highlighted by innovative installations, underlines how art can resonate with personal struggles and societal fringes. The duo's work is a testament to the ongoing relevance of Duchamp's legacy in contemporary art.