what is the turner prize

The Turner Prize is an annual prize presented to a British visual artist, organized by the Tate Gallery. It is named after the English painter J. M. W. Turner. The prize is awarded to a British artist for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the preceding year as determined by a jury. The prize focuses on recent developments in British art rather than a lifetimes achievement. Each year, the Turner Prize jury shortlists four artists for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation. The decision is made through a series of discussions until they arrive at a consensus. The winner is awarded £40,000 to create a new body of art. The prize winner is announced during a lavish awards ceremony which varies in location from year to year, and the award is presented by a celebrity. The Turner Prize exhibition isnt always in London; every other year, a venue outside Tate Britain, London hosts the prize. The Turner Prize has been held in various galleries, including Baltic in Newcastle, Ferens Art Gallery in Hull, Ebrington in Derry~Londonderry, and at Turner Contemporary in Margate. The Turner Prize 2023 will be hosted by Towner Eastbourne.