Turner Prize 2009

Don't miss the Turner Prize 2009 exhibition at London’s Tate Britain this autumn.

From intricate wall paintings to a flat filled with blue crystals, you'll discover what’s rocking London’s art world this year.

Turner Prize 2009 at Tate Britain

The annual Turner Prize exhibition features work by the artists shortlisted for one of Europe’s most prestigious art awards.

This year's Turner Prize winner will be announced on 7 December. In the meantime you can view the finalists' work at Tate Britain and judge for yourself.

Turner Prize Artists in London

You'll see work by all four artists shortlisted for the Turner Prize at Tate Britain, including:

• Enrico David, a contemporary surrealist who creates highly original paintings, drawings and sculptures
• Roger Hiorns, whose unusual installations include Seizure, in which a derelict flat in South London was filled with liquid copper sulphate, covering every surface with blue crystals
• Lucy Skaer, who makes drawings, sculptures and films based on photos
• Richard Wright, nominated for his intricate wall paintings, which feature images and patterns from various sources including medieval paintings, graphics and typography

About the Turner Prize

Established in 1984, the Turner Prize is awarded each year to a British artist under 50.

Each artist is judged on exhibitions of his or her work over the past year.

The winner receives a prize of £25,000, while the remaining three finalists get £5,000 each.

Turner Prize Judges

The Turner Prize is judged by a different panel of art experts each year. This year's panel includes:

• Charles Esche, Director, Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven
• Mariella Frostrup, writer and broadcaster
• Jonathan Jones, art critic, The Guardian
• Dr Andrea Schlieker, Director, Folkestone Triennial, and curator
• Stephen Deuchar, Director, Tate Britain