Black Obsidian Sound System (BOSS) are one of five groups shortlisted for the prestigious visual arts award.
The collective uses club nights, art installations, technical workshops and live performance, to challenge the norms of sound-system culture across the African diaspora .
The group recently held an online fundraising rave specifically for people from QTIBPOC community.
The other nominees - which for the first time in the prize s history are all groups rather than individuals - include a collective behind a sculpture on salmon farming.
Another group behind public artworks in support of the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland are also included.
Turner Prize 2021 Announces Shortlist of Artist Collectives / /
The shortlist for the Turner Prize 2021 has been revealed by Tate Britain, and for the first time, the Turner Prize jury has selected a shortlist consisting entirely of artist collectives. Array Collective, Black Obsidian Sound System, Cooking Sections, Gentle/Radical, and Project Art Works have all been chosen by the jury, chaired by Alex Farquharson, Director, Tate Britain.
An exhibition of their work will be held at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry from 29 September 2021 to 12 January 2022 as part of the UK City of Culture 2021 celebrations. The winner will be announced on 1 December 2021 at an award ceremony at Coventry Cathedral covered on the BBC.