Jonathan Jones puts the case for not nominating well known British street artist Banksy for this year’s Turner Prize.
But perhaps I’ll mention an artist I decided not to put forward. A perverse devil in me flirted with Banksy. This really was perverse because I’ve denounced this artist many times. I simply felt that the Turner was a chance to reconsider all my prejudices, to re-examine ideas that might have become too rigid. Perhaps putting Banksy forward for the Turner might give the public a chance to actually engage with his art instead of just hearing about it? Another motive was less pure: I’d like this year’s Turner to make a big impact and Banksy’s name might pull in punters.
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