Exploring the History of the Turner Prize

When was the Turner Prize first established?

• 1984

• 1990

• 1975

• 2000

Who is the Turner Prize named after?

• Joseph Mallord William Turner

• John Constable

• Thomas Gainsborough

• William Blake

Which of the following artists won the Turner Prize in 1995?

• Damien Hirst

• Tracey Emin

• Rachel Whiteread

• Antony Gormley

What is the primary focus of the Turner Prize?

• Literature

• Contemporary Art

• Classical Music

• Theatre

Which artist won the Turner Prize in 2001 with a controversial installation featuring a light turning on and off?

• Martin Creed

• Anish Kapoor

• Chris Ofili

• Steve McQueen

In which city is the Turner Prize ceremony traditionally held?

• Manchester

• London

• Edinburgh

• Liverpool

Which of these artists was the first woman to win the Turner Prize?

• Gillian Wearing

• Rachel Whiteread

• Tracey Emin

• Sarah Lucas

What is the age limit for artists to be eligible for the Turner Prize?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• No age limit

Which of the following artists won the Turner Prize in 1998 for a work featuring a tent embroidered with names?

• Damien Hirst

• Tracey Emin

• Chris Ofili

• Gillian Wearing

In what year did the Turner Prize first include artists from outside the UK?

• 2004

• 2000

• 1999

• 1995