PhotoThe visual artist Lubaina Himid, best known for her paintings, installations and drawings depicting the African diaspora, won the Turner Prize on Tuesday night, making her the first nonwhite woman to be given the leading British contemporary art award. Her victory brings a cash prize of 25,000 pounds, or about $34,000, and was announced by Goldie, the British electronic musician and D.J., at a ceremony in Hull, England, broadcast by the BBC. Among the selection of Ms. Himid’s work on display at the Turner Prize exhibition in Hull was a collection of English ceramics painted with images of black slaves. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyMs. Himid, 63, is the oldest recipient in the prize’s history; a rule change made her eligible. This year’s award was the first since 1991 that was open to artists over 50.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2017 21:55 UTC