The New York-based illustrator will receive a 100,000 Swiss francs cash prize.
Other finalists of this year’s prize included Ben Ganz, Christoph John, Thebe Magugu, Theresa Bastek and Archibald Godts and Irakli Sabekia.
He designs posters for queer parties, protests and fundraisers, documenting the joy and pain of his chosen family, as well as commissioned artworks, infographics and short films with digital tools. His work has been shown in the Brooklyn Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, and was most recently acquired for the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Obrist added that not only do Fayaz’s posters have a real significance for his chosen LGBTQ community, but they transcend time because his writings are for future generations to see.
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