The London Sculpture Prize has named Zurich-based artist Marco Paniz as its 2025 winner, with his work Madame Gênée taking the top award at a ceremony held last week (25 November 2025) at Gunnersbury Park and Museum.
Mr Paniz received the £5,000 prize at the event, which drew more than 200 attendees and featured works by 34 UK and international sculptors. A further ten awards of £1,000 were presented, backed by industry partners including INNO Drinks, PackSend and patrons Sir Frank and Lady Rachel Scott Bowling.
Founded by sculptor and Hampstead School of Art principal Isabel H Langtry, the prize aims to champion contemporary sculpture and broaden international artistic exchange. It was first awarded in New South Wales at the 2024 Wollombi Sculpture Festival before moving to London for its second year.
Ms Langtry said: “By promoting international contemporary sculpture, we bring a diverse range of sculptural traditions and personal expressions under one roof, creating new links with sculptors.”
This year’s shortlisted works were also on display in the Rothschild Rooms at Gunnersbury Park and Museum.
The 2026 ceremony comes at a significant moment for Gunnersbury, which is jointly owned by Ealing Council and Hounslow Council.
The park and museum recently secured support from Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund and unveiled what is described as the world’s first Humanitarian Memorial, created by the British artist Michael Landy. Organisers say they are already working with the museum on plans for the 2027 awards and exhibition.
