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Turner Prize 2023: Windrush and Covid pandemic inspires nominees
Danko StjepanovicThe Windrush scandal and the effects of the pandemic are among the issues explored by the artists shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize.
Barbara Walker, Rory Pilgrim, Ghislaine Leung and Jesse Darling are in the running for the prestigious art award.
Their work ranges from installations of manipulated household goods to a seven-song oratorio.
They will be displayed at the Towner Eastbourne, East Sussex from September, with the winner announced in December.
Alex Farquharson, the director of Tate Britain and chair of the Turner Prize jury, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme the artworks shared common themes.
“They deal with a number of different social issues as well as social structures that perhaps risk confining and restricting life, almost taking freedom away in some cases,” he said.
“At the same time I think that there’s a remarkable sense of empathy and sensitivity and the human running through that in relationship to those social issues.”
Here is a brief overview of the nominees and their work.
Jesse Darling
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Oxford-born Jesse Darling works in sculpture, installation, video, drawing, sound, text and performance to explore and reimagine the everyday technologies that represent how people live.
The 41-year-old, who now lives in Berlin, has been nominated for his solo exhibitions No Medals, No Ribbons and Modern Art Oxford and Enclosures at Camden Art Centre.
The jury was struck by Darling’s ability to manipulate materials in ways that express the messy reality of life.
They felt that these exhibitions revealed the breadth and integrity of Darling’s practice, exposing the world’s underlying fragility and refusing to make oneself appear legible and functioning to others.
Eva Herzog
Ghislaine Leung
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Ghislaine Leung’s solo exhibition Fountains at Simian, Copenhagen, tests the boundaries of the gallery space.
Baby monitors, child safety gates, inflatable structures, toys, and water fountains are used to turn the exhibition structure on its head, asking questions about time, leisure, and labour.
It also includes a wall painting the size of the artist’s home studio wall divided into all the hours of the week. The portion of studio hours available to the artist is marked in black.
It shows the realities of Stockholm-born Leung’s multiple roles as an artist and a mother. She is 42 and lives and works in London.
The jury commended the warm, humorous, and transcendental qualities that lay behind Leung’s work, as well as her commitment to challenging the way art is produced and circulated.
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Rory Pilgrim
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Bristol-born Rory Pilgrim is a multi-disciplinary artist working across a wide range of media including song writing, composition, films, texts, drawings, paintings and live performances
He has been nominated for the Turner Prize for the commission RAFTS at Serpentine and Barking Town Hall, and a live performance of the work at Cadogan Hall in London.
He worked with local communities in Barking and Dagenham to create stories, poems, music and film reflecting on times of change and struggle during the pandemic.
It was made during the pandemic, with Pilgrim, 35, positioning the raft as a symbol of support keeping people afloat in challenging and precarious circumstances.
The jury praised the project as a standout example of social practice.
George Darrell
Barbara Walker
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Barbara Walker grew up in Birmingham to Jamaican parents and her work is concerned with the issues of class and power, gender, race, representation and belonging.
She has been nominated for Burden of Proof, which looks at the individuals and families affected by the Windrush scandal.
It featured large scale charcoal portraits drawn directly onto the gallery wall and eight framed works on paper.
Portraits of people affected by the scandal are layered over hand drawn reproductions of identity papers – documentary evidence of their right to remain in the UK.
The jury applauded Walker’s ability to use portraits of monumental scale to tell stories of a similarly monumental nature, whilst maintaining a tenderness and intimacy.
Danko Stjepanovic
All the shortlisted artwork will go on display at Towner Eastbourne from 28 September until 14 April as part of the gallery’s centenary celebration.
The winner will be awarded £25,000 with £10,000 awarded to the other nominees.
The Turner Prize winner will be announced on 5 December 2023 at an award ceremony in Eastbourne’s Winter Gardens.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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