Turner Prize 2017: Political themes, diverse artists shortlisted
The winner of this year’s Turner Prize ($33,000) for contemporary British artists is set to be announced on Tuesday.
5 Dec 2017
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The winner of this year’s Turner Prize ($33,000) for contemporary British artists is set to be announced on Tuesday.
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