The winner of this year’s Turnip Prize, a tongue-in-cheek art award celebrating the worst in art made with the least effort, has been revealed. The prize went to a flattened beer can titled “Bitter & Twisted,” created by Ali Can from Wedmore, Somerset.
The Turnip Prize was conceived as a humorous response to the prestigious Turner Prize, awarded by the Tate gallery network. It rewards artists who proudly produce what they consider “rubbish” art using the smallest amount of effort possible. The competition was born after a controversial 1999 Turner Prize nomination of an unmade bed sparked debate about what could be considered art.
Ali Can explained the inspiration behind his entry: “While on a bike ride, I was thinking about what to submit and remembered being robbed of the prize last year by someone from London. I’m a bit ‘bitter and twisted’ that the 2022 blue plaque left the village, so that influenced my piece. Also, having to drink the contents of my ‘art’ sealed the deal!”
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Ali expressed his excitement about winning: “It’s a great honor to receive this fantastic prize. I look forward to being pedaled around media studios to share my story.”
Turnip Prize organizer Trevor Prideaux praised the winning artwork: “I am delighted with the minimal effort taken to create this piece. This year’s competition attracted 69 entries, and Ali Can clearly has what it takes to be remembered—if only briefly—in the annals of modern art history!”