Il n’y a que le temps qui dure: this was the title of the exhibition organized by Marie José Burki following her nomination for the Manor Cultural Prize—an award whose history is closely intertwined with that of MAMCO and that sheds a singular light on what makes the museum unique. The Manor Cultural Prize (formerly known as the Placette Prize) is one of the most important contemporary art prizes in Switzerland, resonating far beyond the Canton of Geneva. It was established in 1982 by Philippe Nordmann, director of family-owned business Maus Frères and Founder of MAMCO. The prize is awarded by a professional selection panel in collaboration with museums in 12 Swiss cantons, giving the winning artists high-profile exposure across the country’s different language regions. Initially handed out annually, and now every two years, the award includes a cash prize, the acquisition of… Read the full article here. 

 

This text by Julien Fronsacq is taken from MAMCO Journal #15, which was published in June 2025. You can access all previous issues in digital format on our website by following this link. To receive future issues free of charge, send your postal address to journal@mamco.ch.