DUBAI: The artists shortlisted for the coveted Turner Prize 2019 were announced on Wednesday morning, with Lebanese artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan scoring a nod.
The press conference was held at the Tate Britain in London, with the prize set to be announced on Dec. 3.
This year’s shortlisted artists, who were announced today at Tate Britain, include Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani.
Abu Hamdan was shortlisted for his solo exhibition “Earwitness Theatre” and for the video installation “Walled Unwalled: and performance After SFX at Tate Modern, London. Abu Hamdan’s work investigates crimes that have been heard and not seen; exploring the processes of reconstruction, the complexity of memory and language as well as the urgency of human rights and advocacy.
Cammock’s work explores social histories through film, photography, print, text and performance. Creating layered narratives that allow for the cyclical nature of history to be revealed, her work “The Long Note” looks at the history and the role of women in the civil rights movement in Londonderry.
The jury praised the way Murillo pushes the boundaries of materials, particularly in his paintings. His work incorporates a variety of techniques and media including painting, drawing, performance, sculpture and sound, often using recycled materials and fragments from his studio, according to the Turner Prize website.
Shani’s ongoing project “Dark Continent” combines historical texts with contemporary references and issues. Developed over four years, it takes inspiration from a 15th century feminist text, Christine de Pizan’s “The Book of the City of Ladies.”
The winner will be announced at a major awards ceremony on Dec. 3.
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