Turner Art Prize (The)

Controversial modern art competition

Address:

Millbank - Tate Britain
SW1P 4RG - Greater London/Further Afield
London

Nearest Bus or Train:

Farringdon

Open Hours:

10am-5:50pm daily

This exhibition showcases the short-listed artists for the prestigious Turner Prize. The prize is awarded to one contemporary British visual artist each year and is never without controversy. The nominations are often avant garde and unknown artists. The EUR20,000 prize money and notoriety assures the winner instant, international fame. Previous winners include Damien Hirst, who triumphed with a shark suspended in formaldehyde. Call for admission details and presenting artists.

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