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About the Turner Prize in the Arts

United Kingdom
EVENT NAME:
Turner Prize Awarded (UK) Estimated Event Date
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Culture & Art , Media
United Kingdom & Ireland , Competitions & Awards
Dates Active:
Begins: Dec 03, 2024
Ends: Dec 03, 2024
EVENT ADDRESS:
TATE BRITAIN Millbank London SW1P 4RG
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Each year, the art world turns its gaze to the United Kingdom as the Tate Gallery awards the coveted Turner Prize, one of the most recognized honors in contemporary British visual arts.

Established in 1984, the Turner Prize is named after the 19th-century British landscape artist JMW Turner. It was conceived with the intent of promoting discussion about new developments in contemporary British art. The award is conferred to a British artist under the age of 50 for an outstanding exhibition or presentation of their work in the preceding year.

The Tate Gallery, one of the UK's most prestigious institutions, oversees the prize's administration. Annually, a jury of art world professionals selects a shortlist of artists, typically numbering four. The nominees' works are then showcased in a special exhibition at the Tate Britain in London and occasionally at other venues in the UK.

The Turner Prize has a rich history of sparking debate and controversy, both for the artworks and artists it honors and the broader questions it raises about the nature and boundaries of contemporary art. Winners, in particular, have often been at the forefront of avant-garde movements, challenging conventions and pushing artistic boundaries.

The recipient of the Turner Prize receives £25,000, while shortlisted artists each receive £5,000. Over the years, the prize money and the accolade itself have provided recipients with invaluable exposure and opportunities, propelling many to international renown.

Despite occasional criticisms and controversies, the Turner Prize remains an emblem of innovation in the art world and continues to celebrate and elevate the work of groundbreaking British artists.

For more information about this year's nominees and exhibitions, visit the Tate Gallery's official website.

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