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Turnip Prize 2023: Spoof arts award finalists announced

Louis Inglis
BBC News
Trevor Prideaux Photo of an eye stuck to a piece of cardboardTrevor Prideaux
A Eye by G.P.T. Chat Esq.

The organisers of a comedy art award have chosen their finalists for the 25th year of the competition.

The Turnip Prize is a spoof on the renowned Turner Prize, and awards comedically low-effort and cheap art.

Those displaying "too much effort" or artistic prowess are immediately disqualified. This year received 193 entries from around the world.

The presentation will take place on 5 December at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset.

Trevor Prideaux A chicken box with a crown onTrevor Prideaux
Coronation Chicken by ChickKing the Third of Somerset

Entries for this year were accepted from 1 to 21 November.

An exhibition of 16 former winners and notable entrants is also being held at the New Inn.

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Inflation by Ike Price
Trevor Prideaux A photo of a gate with a party hat onTrevor Prideaux
Party Gate by Mr Keep Calm

The spoof prize was first given out in 1999 in response to Tracey Emin's My Bed, which was shortlisted for the Turner Prize that year.

Winners of the competition receive a turnip attached to a wooden base.

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