London, Sep 24 (EFE).- The Tate Britain museum in London is exhibiting the work of the four nominees for the Turner Prize, the most prestigious award in British art, who in their selection for their 40th anniversary delve into decolonial history and question the meaning of a museum.
The award recognises the most exciting and cutting-edge art currently being created, with the work of Filipino artist Pio Abad and British artists Jasleen Kaur, Claudette Johnson and Delaine Le Bas, all of Roma origin, nominated.
“They all have common traits and share an interest in decolonial history, the anti-imperialist struggle and question the meaning of the museum. What does the museum mean today?” Tate Britain curator Lindsay Young told EFE.
The four candidates are inspired by different political moments and interconnect them with their personal experiences.
Pio Abad, born in Manila, grew up in a revolutionary family that was against the regime imposed by Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines, and in his work he questions colonial history.
Through drawing and choosing other people’s objects, “she asks herself what is in museums, who put it there and why,” Young explains.
The jury also focused on the multifaceted work of sculptor Kaur. The Scottish artist experiments with sounds and images, with a particular focus on political and religious history and how they impact everyday family life.
Her interdisciplinary selection mixes both, in an experience that invites reflection on immigration and community, set in the Scottish city of Glasgow.
Under the rubric ‘punk-hippie’, Le Bas plays with different scales, says Young, who defines her as “very experimental. She covers her gallery with prints, paintings on the wall and reflections, along with a soundtrack that accompanies the visitor.”
They are joined by Claudette Johnson, who paints people of color on paper using tempera and watercolors to “reaffirm their place in our history, cultural consciousness and memories,” Young explains.
The exhibition will remain open until February 2025, but before then, on December 3, the name of this year’s Turner Prize winner will be announced.
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