Poet Babs Gons Receives Johannes Vermeer Prize

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She is a performer, poet, and guardian of the Dutch spoken word genre. Now, Babs Gons is also the winner of the Johannes Vermeer Prize 2026. According to the jury, she has created a genre of her own within the Dutch cultural landscape, "characterized by strong social engagement." The winner receives 100,000 euros.

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The Johannes Vermeer Prize 2026 has been awarded to poet and performer Babs Gons.

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AMSTERDAM (ANP) - Poet and performer Babs Gons receives the Johannes Vermeer Award 2026. The jury reports that she has unanimously nominated Babs Gons for the award for her “groundbreaking, multidisciplinary” work. According to the jury, Gons lets poetry, spoken word, performance and social engagement...

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Poet, performer, and former Parool columnist Babs Gons will receive the Johannes Vermeer Prize 2026. The jury reports having unanimously nominated Gons for the...