Mythical shapes and the impact of oil: Meet the nominees for the art world's prestigious prize
Summary
Four artists have been nominated for this year’s Turner Prize, a well-known British award for contemporary art. Their works include sculptures and a spoken-word performance that explore topics like the history of oil, life in northern England, and political ideas. The nominated pieces will be shown later this year in Middlesbrough, with a winner announced in December.Key Facts
- The Turner Prize started in 1984 to highlight new trends in contemporary British art.
- Four artists—Simeon Barclay, Kira Freije, Marguerite Humeau, and Tanoa Sasraku—were shortlisted this year.
- Simeon Barclay’s work is an hour-long spoken-word performance about his upbringing and the industrial north of England.
- Kira Freije’s sculptures use metal and fabric to express human emotions with life-size figures.
- Marguerite Humeau creates sculptures referencing nature and future worlds, combining light and sound.
- Tanoa Sasraku’s installation focuses on political and military history, with sculptures resembling objects.
- Each shortlisted artist receives £10,000, while the winner gets £25,000.
- The shortlisted works will be displayed at the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art before the winner is announced on December 10.
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