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Grayson Perry: Turner Prize retrospective

Known mainly for his ceramic vases and cross-dressing, the English artist was the Turner Prize winner in 2003

Grayson Perry was the surprise winner of the Turner Prize in 2003.

Accepting his award dressed as his alter-ego Claire he commented: 'I think the art world had more trouble coming to terms with me being a potter than my choice of frocks...' In this interview he talks about his love of pots as a medium, the significance of his caustic imagery, and his thoughts on the prize in general.

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