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The Turner Prize and UK galleries
Study note
The Turner Prize was set up in 1984 and celebrates contemporary art. It is named after Joseph Turner, and the shortlisted works are shown at Tate Britain. Famous UK galleries include the National Gallery, Tate Britain and Tate Modern in London, the National Museum in Cardiff, and the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Memory tip: Turner Prize (since 1984): contemporary art at Tate Britain, named after Joseph Turner.
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After which artist is the Turner Prize named?
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