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hello, alex. now, the turner prize is awarded to a british artist to celebrate their recent work, so very much recognising careers that are very much in progress, rather than looking back on a lifetime achievement. looking back on a lifetime achievement. , , ., . achievement. yes, it s about current developments achievement. yes, it s about current developments in achievement. yes, it s about current developments in contemporary - achievement. yes, it s about current developments in contemporary art, | developments in contemporary art, and it s really forward facing. that s what it s about, and it s about bringing a larger, broad audience to the art of the present, i think that s the kind of magic that the turner prize creates. £31 that the turner prize creates. of course, there was no prize last year because of lockdown command i won how it felt getting the prize process up and running again for this year. it is wonderful to see it rise again, especially in coventry, so exciti
to see the turner exhibition, what did you make of the? did you make of the? i thought it was fantastic. did you make of the? i thought it was fantastic. i ve did you make of the? i thought it was fantastic. i ve always - did you make of the? i thought it was fantastic. i ve always felt - did you make of the? i thought it| was fantastic. i ve always felt that good art reflects the times that we live in. and the collectives have just taken that. from the length and breadth of britain. and they have taken those ideas of inclusivity, of diversity, of being able to create something during the most trying times and create something really beautiful. and i was absolutely knocked out by the beauty of all of the exhibits. it’s knocked out by the beauty of all of the exhibits- the exhibits. it s particularly fittin: the exhibits. it s particularly fitting that the exhibits. it s particularly fitting that coventry - the exhibits. it s particularly fitting that coventry has - the exhibi
in the herbert art gallery and museum for delivering a truly unforgettable turner prize here in coventry. it s been tates privilege to work with you all. over the past 18 months the art sector has needed to band together more than ever. that spirit of togetherness and mutual support has strengthen our e ecology of museums and galleries in towns and cities across the uk. on that note, like to offer a heartfelt thanks to everyone who s made this prize a success. all five of this year s nominees of course the jury, colleagues in coventry and agitate and each visitor to the exhibition, deep turner prize is about providing the cutting edge of contemporary art with the broadest possible public. making everyone who ever you are feel that the art of today can and should be part of your life. this
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