Susan Philipsz wins the Turner Prize 2010

Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art (GI) extends warmest congratulations to Susan Philipsz on winning The Turner Prize 2010.  Glasgow-born and Berlin-based, Susan was nominated for the prize for the presentation of her work Lowlands at Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2010.

Katrina Brown, Director of the Festival said:
“We are completely thrilled to see Susan awarded the Turner Prize and delighted to hear so many people talking about the amazing work - made here in and for Glasgow - for which she was nominated. She is a truly significant artist who has had a tremendous year: we are very proud and pleased to have worked with her at this moment in her career. The recognition this work has achieved is testament to its reach far beyond the city.”

View Lowlands presentation in Glasgow: