Article by Sellim Ittel, 29 April 2026
On 28 April 2026, Hamid Khellafi was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix du Jury at the Smala Awardz at the Folies Bergères, in recognition of his contribution to promoting Algerian art and fostering a sense of community around Algerian culture and creativity. The Hamid Khellafi Gallery is grateful to the jury for their support and trust. This victory shows that our efforts are paying off and that we are on the right path. It is encouraging for the future, which we look forward to sharing with you.
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A total of 17 awards to celebrate Algerian talent. At the legendary Folies Bergères theatre (in Paris), a mecca of music hall that celebrates the arts and literature, Algerian excellence was celebrated on Monday 28 April 2026 at the Smala Awardz 2026.
The aim of the ceremony? To honour Algerian men and women who have distinguished themselves over the past season, in fields ranging from music, sport, gastronomy, cinema and literature to entrepreneurship and healthcare.”
