Article translated by Amritee Mahabir

The Cartier Award is one of the most important European artistic awards. Initiated in 2006, it was founded by Gasworks, a contemporary arts organisation with sites in South London, (host to 12 artists’ studios and a programme of exhibits, residences, international study grants and educational projects) and sponsored by Cartier, the French company linked to contemporary art already with the Foundation with sites in Paris and an associate sponsor of the Frieze Art Fair.