Brief History of the Turner Prize

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2003: Grayson Perry
Perry won the award for his pottery — skillfully made vases illustrated with social commentary, frank depictions of sexual abuse, sadomasochism and violence. A cross-dresser, Perry accepted the prize as his female alter ego, Claire.

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