Marc Norbert Hörler wins Manor Art Prize 2025 for St. Gallen

What: Marc Norbert Hörler has been named the winner of the Manor Art Prize for the Canton of St. Gallen in 2025.

Why it is important: The Manor Art Prize is a significant platform for emerging Swiss artists, providing them with opportunities to exhibit their work and potentially launch international careers.

The Manor Art Prize, a prestigious award in Switzerland, has named Marc Norbert Hörler as the 2025 winner for the Canton of St. Gallen. This accolade is part of a long-standing tradition of recognising promising artists across 12 Swiss cantons every two years. Hörler, born in 1989, is an artist known for his interdisciplinary work that combines performance, singing, and language into expansive installations. His artistic practice involves poetry, scents, and fabrics, underpinned by extensive linguistic research and poetic writing. Hörler holds a Master in Art Practice from the Dutch Art Institute and a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art and Design FHNW in Basel. He has also received studio residencies at the Textile and Design Alliance in Arbon and the Rupert Art Center in Vilnius. The Manor Art Prize aims to support young Swiss artists, offering them a platform for exposure and growth within the art community. Established in 1982 by Philippe Nordmann, it has been instrumental in launching several artists' international careers.