On the occasion of the 100th issue of EIKON – International Magazine for Photography and Media Art, the EIKON Award (45+) was launched under the patronage of VALIE EXPORT for European women photographers and media artists aged 45 and over.

The aim of the award is not only to survey the current conditions in women’s art production, but also to draw attention to and sensitize a broad public for the (biographically caused) delays in artistic development and practice of both late entrants and returning artists. Following the idea of a European exchange in times of current splitting tendencies, the exhibition initiates an interdisciplinary dialogue between the three award-winning artists, Susan MacWilliam, Katrín Elvarsdóttir and Gabriele Rothemann.

In summer 2017 the call went out for the EIKON Award (45+), endowed with prize money of € 5,000 for the winning artist. In addition, the three best ranked artists (chosen by Jürgen Klauke, Margot Pilz and Æsa Sigurjónsdóttir) received an extensive contribution in the 100th issue of EIKON. The winners were selected from a total of 273 applicants from 23 different nations.

Winners:
1. Susan MacWilliam
2. Katrín Elvarsdóttir
3. Gabriele Rothemann

Prize money: Euro 5,000,-
Patronage: VALIE EXPORT
Jury: Jürgen Klauke, Margot Pilz, Æsa Sigurjónsdóttir
Idea and concept: Marielis Seyler and Nela Eggenberger