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26 November 2010
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Turnip Prize entries compete for top bad art accolade
The entries for the annual Turnip Prize - a contest which recognises bad modern art - have been submitted. The competition is a spoof on the more widely-known Turner Prize.
Enigmatic Bristol graffiti artist Banksy, who competes for the prize every year, has had previous entries disqualified for putting in too much effort. This year, his entry focuses on the recent student protests.
The yearly award is organised by Trevor Prideaux, the landlord of the New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset. He said the competition's motto is "we know it's rubbish, but is it art?"
This year, entries include Sarah Quick's parody on Brief Encounter involving pants and an abacus.
While Ivor Crush goes for a simplistic clothes hanger and letter combination.
A contestant named Charles Kennedy submitted this play-on-words about the leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Judging for the awards will take place on 6 December at the New Inn where the winner will be named.
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