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Turner Prize winner to be announced in Londonderry Turner Prize winner to be announced in Londonderry
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This year's Turner Prize winner will be announced by actress Saoirse Ronan at an awards ceremony in Derry later. This year's Turner Prize winner will be announced by actress Saoirse Ronan at a ceremony in Londonderry later.
David Shrigley, who created a giant nude model, is challenging installation artist Laure Prouvost, painter Lynette Yiadom-Boaky and performance artist Tino Sehgal for the £25,000 prize.David Shrigley, who created a giant nude model, is challenging installation artist Laure Prouvost, painter Lynette Yiadom-Boaky and performance artist Tino Sehgal for the £25,000 prize.
Their works have been on display in the grounds of an old army barracks at Ebrington for the past month.Their works have been on display in the grounds of an old army barracks at Ebrington for the past month.
It is the first time the annual art event has been held outside England.It is the first time the annual art event has been held outside England.
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, 36, who studied in London and lives and works in the city, paints portraits of imaginary people and is the current favourite with bookmakers.Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, 36, who studied in London and lives and works in the city, paints portraits of imaginary people and is the current favourite with bookmakers.
The prize's organisers said her "intriguing" paintings "appear traditional but are in fact much more innovative".The prize's organisers said her "intriguing" paintings "appear traditional but are in fact much more innovative".
Yiadom-Boakye is of Ghanaian descent and is the first black woman to be nominated for the award, for her Extracts and Verses exhibition at the Chisenhale Gallery.Yiadom-Boakye is of Ghanaian descent and is the first black woman to be nominated for the award, for her Extracts and Verses exhibition at the Chisenhale Gallery.
David Shrigley is best known for his line drawings and animations that make satirical comments on everyday situations.David Shrigley is best known for his line drawings and animations that make satirical comments on everyday situations.
He also produces photographs and paintings, and is shortlisted for his solo exhibition Brain Activity, at London's Hayward Gallery, which revealed "his black humour, macabre intelligence and infinite jest".He also produces photographs and paintings, and is shortlisted for his solo exhibition Brain Activity, at London's Hayward Gallery, which revealed "his black humour, macabre intelligence and infinite jest".
In Derry, members of the public have been invited to draw his urinating sculpture Life Model, a giant model of a man, before their drawings are exhibited on the wall alongside it.In Derry, members of the public have been invited to draw his urinating sculpture Life Model, a giant model of a man, before their drawings are exhibited on the wall alongside it.
But the sculpture caused controversy among some schools in Derry.But the sculpture caused controversy among some schools in Derry.
Ann Murray, the principal of Oakgrove Integrated Primary School in Derry, said: "This particular piece of art is too much for some students.Ann Murray, the principal of Oakgrove Integrated Primary School in Derry, said: "This particular piece of art is too much for some students.
"We have younger people at the school, so I'd rather have their parents take them to see Shrigley's piece rather than the school."We have younger people at the school, so I'd rather have their parents take them to see Shrigley's piece rather than the school.
As the exhibition was unveiled, Jack Malvern, arts correspondent for The Times newspaper, said: "I personally don't think it's offensive.As the exhibition was unveiled, Jack Malvern, arts correspondent for The Times newspaper, said: "I personally don't think it's offensive.
"What we have here is teachers who are worried about parents' potential reactions rather than their actual reactions."What we have here is teachers who are worried about parents' potential reactions rather than their actual reactions.
"If one parent says 'no', then the entire class is excluded. It's a shame."If one parent says 'no', then the entire class is excluded. It's a shame.
"There is nothing offensive about this, it's humorous.""There is nothing offensive about this, it's humorous."
Previous winners of the Turner Prize include Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley and video artist Elizabeth Price, who took last year's award.Previous winners of the Turner Prize include Damien Hirst, Antony Gormley and video artist Elizabeth Price, who took last year's award.
It was established in 1984 to celebrate new developments in contemporary art and is given to a British artist under 50, who judges believe has put on the best exhibition of the last 12 months.It was established in 1984 to celebrate new developments in contemporary art and is given to a British artist under 50, who judges believe has put on the best exhibition of the last 12 months.
British-German performance artist Tino Sehgal, who is based in Berlin, does not allow his work to be photographed.British-German performance artist Tino Sehgal, who is based in Berlin, does not allow his work to be photographed.
Last year he staged These Associations in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall, a "live installation" consisting of interactions between volunteers and members of the public.Last year he staged These Associations in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall, a "live installation" consisting of interactions between volunteers and members of the public.
He is nominated for that and another "pioneering" project This Variation, which both "test the limits of artistic material and audience perception in a new and significant way".He is nominated for that and another "pioneering" project This Variation, which both "test the limits of artistic material and audience perception in a new and significant way".
In June 2013, Sehgal, 37, won the Golden Lion for best artist at the 55th Venice Biennale.In June 2013, Sehgal, 37, won the Golden Lion for best artist at the 55th Venice Biennale.
The fourth shortlisted artist, Laure Prouvost, is nominated for her new work Wantee which showcases her "unique" approach to film making.The fourth shortlisted artist, Laure Prouvost, is nominated for her new work Wantee which showcases her "unique" approach to film making.
The 35-year-old's short films and installations saw her awarded the fourth Max Mara art prize for women in 2011.The 35-year-old's short films and installations saw her awarded the fourth Max Mara art prize for women in 2011.
Wantee featured in Tate Britain's Schwitters in Britain exhibition and her two-part Max Mara art prize installation.Wantee featured in Tate Britain's Schwitters in Britain exhibition and her two-part Max Mara art prize installation.
It "employs strong story-telling, quick cuts, montage and deliberate misuse of language to create surprising and unpredictable work".It "employs strong story-telling, quick cuts, montage and deliberate misuse of language to create surprising and unpredictable work".
This year's jury is chaired by Tate Britain director Penelope Curtis and includes the curator Annie Fletcher and the writer and lecturer Declan Long.This year's jury is chaired by Tate Britain director Penelope Curtis and includes the curator Annie Fletcher and the writer and lecturer Declan Long.
Each of the other shortlisted artists will receive £5,000.Each of the other shortlisted artists will receive £5,000.
The Turner Prize exhibition is on display at the Ebrington Barracks in Derry-Londonderry until 5 January.The Turner Prize exhibition is on display at the Ebrington Barracks in Derry-Londonderry until 5 January.