Turner Prize
Wednesday 29 September 2021 - Wednesday 12 January 2022
FREE
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This event is suitable for all ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Turner Prize
One of the best-known prizes for visual arts in the world comes to the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry.
Opening at the Herbert this autumn, the exhibition aims to promote public debate around new developments in British art.
For the first time, a Turner Prize jury selected a shortlist consisting entirely of artist collectives. Tackling pressing issues in society today, the five shortlisted collectives are:
- Array Collective
- Black Obsidian Sound System
- Cooking Sections
- Gentle/Radical
- Project Art Works
Their work encompasses films, installations, and interdisciplinary practices, as well as socially engaged programmes reflecting on solidarity and community demonstrated in response to the pandemic. All nominees work closely and continuously with communities across the breadth of the UK to inspire social change through art.
The members of the Turner Prize 2021 jury are Aaron Cezar, Director, Delfina Foundation; Kim McAleese, Programme Director, Grand Union; Russell Tovey, Actor; and Zoé Whitley, Director, Chisenhale Gallery. The jury is chaired by Alex Farquharson, Director, Tate Britain.
The Turner Prize 2021 is supported by the AKO Foundation, Avanti West Coast and Arts Council England, with additional support from ArtAV, The John Browne Charitable Trust and Lance Uggla.
Established in 1984, the prize is named after the radical British painter JMW Turner (1775-1851). The Turner Prize winner is awarded £25,000 with £10,000 going to each of the others shortlisted.
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