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Four Nominees Announced to Compete for Britain’s Turner Prize

Otolith III - The Otolith Group, 2009 - comprising Anjalika Sagar, 42 and Kodwo Eshun, 44, who both live and work in London on the short list for The Turner Prize.

LONDON (REUTERS).- Berlin-based Susan Philipsz,
whose artworks center around recordings of her voice singing folk songs in
public spaces, is one of the four nominees for Britain’s top art award. The
Turner Prize, awarded to British artists under the age of 50 for an outstanding
exhibition or other presentation, is handed out annually and traditionally
attracts popular debate about the nature and role of art. Also on the shortlist
is the Otolith Group comprising Anjalika Sagar, 42 and Kodwo Eshun, 44, who both
live and work in London.