Mark Wallinger, Turner Prize 2007: "You Lie Kids Die BLIAR" - Brian Haw's protest goes to Tate Britain
Mark Wallinger wins Turner Prize 2007:
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7124575.stm
"Brian Haw began his protest against the economic sanction in Iraq in June 2001, and has remained opposite the Palace of Westminster ever since. On 23 May 2006, following the passing by Parliament of the ‘Serious Organised Crime and Police Act’ prohibiting unauthorised demonstrations within a one kilometre radius of Parliament Square, the majority of Haw’s protest was removed.
Mark Wallinger has recreated peace campaigner Brian Haw’s Parliament Square protest at Tate Britain.
Taken literally, the edge of this exclusion zone bisects Tate Britain. Wallinger has marked a line on the floor of the galleries throughout the building, positioning State Britain half inside and half outside the border.
Running along the full length of the Duveen Galleries, State Britain consists of a meticulous reconstruction of over 600 weather-beaten banners, photographs, peace flags and messages from well-wishers that have been amassed by Haw over the past five years."
For more information and photographs, visit:
www.tate.org.uk/britain/exhibitions/wallinger/
See also: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Britain
Short-listed for Turner Prize 2007: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6634501.stm
Comments and faves
David Lewis-Baker (55 months ago | reply)
Fine work! Please send to Arts in the UK - British Fine Arts & Fine Art Photography Group
david:>)
lindseymclarke (55 months ago | reply)
Great image - have used to illustrate a post on londonist.com about Wallinger's win. Duly credited and hooked up. Thank you!
Ramon van Dongen (55 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photo-Journalism, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
ken1957 (55 months ago | reply)
Why go to art school when any old rubbish is accepted and even nominated. Please bring back real art..
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