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Police investigate Tracey Emin art forgery ring

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ShareA forgery ring specialising in works by artist Tracey Emin is being investigated by police. Scotland Yard began an inquiry after concerns were raised about several paintings offered for sale. Det Sgt Vernon Rapley said: “We have identified a number of fakes of her work and that is under investigation.” Two men, aged 21 and 23, were... »

‘Pornographic’ artist Fiona Banner back at Tate Britain

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Share Artist Fiona Banner is to create an installation for Tate Britain, eight years after plastering the gallery with a description of a pornographic film. The work, which was displayed on a billboard in pink ink, was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2002. Banner said she was now looking forward to working within the Duveen galleries’... »

Richard Wright wins the Turner Prize 2009

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Share Tate Britain  Level 2 Tuesday 6 October 2009 – Sunday 3 January 2010 Admission £8 Opening hours: Tate Britain is open daily, 10.00-17.50 Exhibitions 10.00-17.40 (last admission 17.00) Public information number: 020 7887 8888. Public information URL: http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/turnerprize/turnerprize2009/default.shtm The Turner Prize 2009 has been awarded to Richard Wright, it was announced at Tate Britain this evening. The £25,000 prize was presented by... »

Turner prize to be announced in London later

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ShareArtists whose work includes sculptures made from coal dust, rocking egg-head figures, and a powdered jet engine will compete for the Turner Prize later. Roger Hiorns is the favourite to win – his work includes a melted passenger jet engine and an untitled steel frame filled with cows’ brains. He is up against Enrico David, Lucy... »

Bare Barbies in Knickerless cage

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Share Entries have been invited for this year’s Turnip Prize for bad art. The award, an alternative to the Turner Prize, is presented by the residents of a Somerset village. In what the organisers have described as “an insignificant development” pieces entitled Wallace and Vomit and Knickerless cage have been submitted. Read More….. »

Crystal cave up for Turner Prize

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Artists nominated for this year's modern art prize include a wall painter and cave creator. »

In pictures

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Artists in the running for this year's Turner Prize »

Spotlight on Turner

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A guide to the four artists who have been shortlisted for the 2009 Turner Prize »

Turner prize exhibition unveiled

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ShareThe work of the four artists nominated for this year’s Turner Prize has gone on display at Tate Britain in London. Mark Leckey, Goshka Macuga, Runa Islam and Cathy Wilkes are competing for the accolade, given to outstanding projects by UK artists aged under 50. The winner of the £25,000 prize will be named on 1... »

Fourth plinth winners announced

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Share More than 2,400 people will occupy Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth over 100 days as part of a living artwork. Antony Gormley won the opportunity to showcase The One and the Other. His work will allow volunteers to stand on the plinth, for one hour at a time. Antony Gormley’s winning entry seeks to showcase... »

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