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The Turner Prize is a contemporary art award held
at Tate Britain that has provoked debate since its inception in
1984. Learn more about recent Turner Prize exhibitions - explore
the work of winning and shortlisted artists, with many audiovisual
resources.
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Turner Prize 2006
The Turner Prize 2006 was awarded to
Tomma Abts, shortlisted for for her solo exhibitions at Kunsthalle Basel, Switzerland, and greengrassi, London. The jury admired the rigor and consistency of Abts's painting, in which compelling images reveal their complexity slowly over time. Also shortlisted were
Phil Collins,
Mark Titchner
and Rebecca Warren.
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Tomma Abts
Ert, 2003
Boros Collection, Berlin
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Turner Prize 2005
The Turner Prize 2005 was awarded to
Simon Starling
- shortlisted for his solo exhibitions at The Modern Institute, Glasgow, and the
Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona. Also shortlisted were
Darren Almond,
Gillian Carnegie
and Jim Lambie.
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Simon Starling
Installation view, Turner Prize 2005 exhibition
© Tate 2005
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Turner Prize 2004
The Turner Prize 2004 was awarded
to Jeremy Deller
- shortlisted for Memory Bucket, a mixed-media installation
at ArtPace, San Antonio, documenting his travels through the
state of Texas. Also shortlisted were
Kutlug Ataman, Langlands
& Bell and Yinka
Shonibare.
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Jeremy Deller
Cop with Flowers, San Antonio, Texas.
2003
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Turner Prize 2003
Marking its 20th year, the Turner
Prize 2003 prize was awarded to Grayson
Perry. Shortlisted alongside Jake
& Dinos Chapman, Willie
Doherty and Anya
Gallaccio, Perry was admired for his use of the traditions
of ceramics and drawing in his uncompromising engagement with
personal and social concerns.
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Grayson Perry
Golden Ghosts 2001
Courtesy Victoria Miro
Gallery, London
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Turner Prize 2002
The Turner Prize 2002 prize was awarded to Keith Tyson for his exhibitions at the Venice Biennale, the South London Gallery, and the Kunsthalle Zurich. These shows demonstrated 'the playful energy, richness and breadth of content of his graphic works, as well as their relationship to his machine sculptures.' Tyson was shortlisted alongside Fiona Banner, Liam Gillick and Catherine Yass.
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Keith Tyson
Installation at Tate Britain 2002
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Turner Prize 2001
The Turner Prize 2001 prize was awarded to Martin Creed shortlisted for the exhibition Martin Creed Works, organised by Southampton City Art Gallery and shown at Leeds City Art Gallery, Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool, and Camden Arts Centre, London, and Art Now: Martin Creed, Tate Britain, London. Also shortlisted were Richard Billingham, Isaac Julien and Mike Nelson.
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Martin Creed, The lights going on and off, 2000
© Martin Creed
Photo: Tate Photography
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