Its aim is to highlight and accompany the creative emulation of the Malagasy contemporary scene. Prix Paritana is open to all artists of the malagasy art scene and to all medium (painting, sculpture, video, photography, installation, etc.), to encourage dialogue between cultures and allow the creation and dissemination of artistic projects in Madagascar and internationally.
Initiated in 2017 by Eric Dereumaux, Founder and Director of Galerie RX (Paris, New York), Prix Paritana is supported by Air France, the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, as well as Institut Français de Madagascar.
In 2026, on the occasion of its 10th edition, Prix Paritana evolves by strengthening the support provided to laureates and runners-up. This development reflects the commitment of Fondation H to offering structured and sustainable support, and to fostering interactions between awarded artists, their peers, and international art professionals, in response to the current challenges facing the contemporary Malagasy art scene.
In 2026, the open call for applications runs from 12 January to 24 March.
A free training session, open to all candidates wishing to apply, will be offered by Fondation H.
- A creation grant of €3,000
- A six-month residency comprising: three months at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris (October to December), followed by three months at Fondation H in Antananarivo (January to March)
- A one-week introduction to the Parisian art scene at the beginning of the residency, dedicated to professional meetings and visits to major cultural institutions in Paris
- An open studio at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, allowing for the presentation of research developed during the first phase of the residency
- A solo exhibition at Institut Français de Madagascar, following the second residency period, supported by Fondation H
- Ongoing artistic and professional support, including several studio visits with key figures from the art world (gallerists, curators, artists, etc.)
- An individual professional development session focusing on portfolio writing, issues related to the artist’s status, and career development
- The production of a critical text commissioned by Fondation H, written by an author, critic or curator, and published as a leaflet on the occasion of the exhibition at Institut Français de Madagascar
- The exhibition of one or more artworks in the boarding area of Antananarivo International Airport, through a partnership with Ravinala Airport
- Inclusion in the ‘Alumni Paritana’ network, bringing together laureates and runners-up since 2017 within a dynamic of collective support and exchange
- A free training session during the application period, offered by Fondation H and open to all candidates, aimed at supporting the understanding of the stakes involved in an international prize and residency
- A creation grant increased to 5 million ariary
- A three-month residency (August to October), followed by a solo exhibition at Fondation H in Antananarivo
- Ongoing artistic and professional support, including several studio visits with key figures from the art world (gallerists, curators, artists, etc.)
- An individual professional development session focusing on portfolio writing, issues related to the artist’s status, and career development
- The production of a critical text by Fondation H, published as a leaflet on the occasion of the exhibition at Fondation H in Antananarivo
- A personalised meeting with the team of Institut Français de Madagascar, including an exhibition visit, a discussion session, and a portfolio presentation
- Inclusion in the ‘Alumni Paritana’ network, bringing together laureates and runners-up since 2017 within a dynamic of collective support and exchange
- A free training session during the application period, offered by Fondation H and open to all candidates, aimed at supporting the understanding of the stakes involved in an international prize and residency
To apply to Prix Paritana, candidates are required to submit two PDF documents:
A portfolio, which must include:
personal details (surname, first name, date and place of birth, place of residence), contact details (email address, mobile phone number, social media), CV, artistic statement, as well as past projects and exhibitions (maximum 20 pages).
A project presentation document, presenting the project you wish to develop as part of the Prix Paritana, which must include:
a project description text and at least five preparatory visuals illustrating the project (maximum 10 pages).
Applications must be submitted via a dedicated online form, open from 12 January to 24 March 2026.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For any enquiries: contact@fondation-h.com
Each edition of the contemporary art prize is accompanied by a free training module, organised during the application period by Fondation H, aimed at assisting applicants in constructing and defining their submissions. Since 2024, the application dossier requires an artistic file that includes a description of the project with which the artists are applying, an artistic CV, and aportfolio, following international standards.
2025
Winner: Chloé Soafaniry Ramanankasina, artist designer
Second prize ex-aequo: Marcel Josoa Andrisoa Rakotonandrasana, known as Andri Marcel, visual artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Rado Ramilison, visual artist
2024
Winner: Tsiriniaina Irimboangy, artist-researcher-designer
Second prize ex-aequo: Andy Rasoloharivony, photographer and video artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Finoana Ratovo Andriantseheno, visual artist
2023
Winner: Ashiko Ratovo, multidisciplinary artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Dina Nomena Andriarimanjaka, multidisciplinary artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Ophélia Arilala Ralamboson, artist designer
2022
Winner: Mahefa Dimbiniaina Randrianarivelo, photographic artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Olivia Bourgois, visual artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Viviane Rakotoarivony, artist photographer
2021
Winner: Richianny Ratovo, visual artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Ms. V, digital artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Indie, visual artist
2020
Winner: Madame Zo, weaving artist
Following the death of Madame Zo on July 14, 2020, curator Rina Ralay-Ranaivo was invited to take up a writing residency at the Cité internationale des arts. He devoted himself to the production of a monograph on Madame Zo's work.
Second prize ex-aequo: Yannick Tojonantenaina Andrianambonisoa, artist photographer
Second prize ex-aequo: Felana, artist photographer
2019
Winner: Rijasolo, artist photographer
Second prize ex-aequo: Nirina Randrianarisoa, painter
Second prize ex-aequo: Mahefa Dimbiniaina Randrianarivelo, artist photographer
2018
Winner: Dwa, cartoonist
Second prize ex-aequo: Inès Cadillac, visual artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Liva Marc, cartoonist
2017
Winner: Temandrota, visual artist
Second prize ex-aequo: Rina Ralay-Ranaivo, curator
Second prize ex-aequo: Madame Zo, visual artist