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Benedict Burbridge, Head of Art History at University of Sussex, University of Sussex

Why the Turner prize shortlist is a cultural barometer of our political times

Shortlisted artist Barbara Walker's work explores issues of racial identity and interrogates Britain's past. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London, CC BY-NC

The UK’s biggest prize for contemporary art is back. The 2023 Turner prize shortlist has been announced featuring British artists Jesse Darling, Rory Pilgrim, Ghislaine Leung and Barbara Walker.

An exhibition of the artists’ work will go on show at Towner Eastbourne from 28 September to 14 April 2024 with the winner announced on 5 December.

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