Katharina Fritsch Honored with Prestigious Kaiserring Award

The German sculptor, known for her iconic and enigmatic large-scale works, will receive the award during the 50th Kaiserring ceremony on October 11.

Katharina Fritsch, a celebrated contemporary sculptor, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Kaiserring, one of the world's most significant modern art awards.
The Kaiserring, awarded annually by the city of Goslar since 1975, recognizes groundbreaking contributions to the field of modern art.
Fritsch is renowned for her oversized sculptures and installations, which combine simplicity with an otherworldly, iconic quality.
The artist, born in Essen in 1956 and trained at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, has been a leading figure in contemporary sculpture since the 1980s.
The 50th Kaiserring ceremony will take place on October 11, with past recipients including notable artists such as Joseph Beuys and Christo.