The 2026 Chanel Next Prize dinner took place in Venice on Wednesday evening, honoring ten young artists with €100,000 each. Hosted by Yana Peel, the event unfolded at Palazzo Giustinian Brandolini amid the Biennale.
Yana Peel, president of arts, culture, and heritage at Chanel, welcomed guests and highlighted the laureates' global origins. She noted that the winners come from ten countries while this year's Biennale includes a record 99 pavilions. Peel also addressed broader tensions, saying art can bridge divides and quoting Gabrielle Chanel on focusing on the future.
