Turner Prize: Mythical shapes and the impact of oil explored in 2026 shortlist

Summary: The nominees for the famous Turner Prize have been announced! This huge art award gives £25,000 to the winner and £10,000 to the runners-up. This year's four artists are sharing some wild and powerful creations. Simeon Barclay uses spoken-word poetry to talk about life in northern England. Kira Freije makes haunting metal sculptures of human figures. Marguerite Humeau creates mythical shapes with light and sound to imagine future worlds. Finally, Tanoa Sasraku uses minimalist sculptures to explore the history and politics of oil. You can see their work in Middlesbrough before the winner is picked on December 10th!

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