Turner Art Prize Rival

The biggest arts prize in Wales is the 40,000 pound Artes Mundi prize. Set up to deliberately to rival the controversial Turner Prize it is bigger than the Turner in cash but not yet as visible. The prize received only nominal national press coverage. The contest's theme of human form, human condition and humanity attracted 350 entrants from 60 different countries, with the shortlist including artists from Israel, South Africa and America. Among the works are cyborg figures made from silicon and based on Japanese Manga cartoons and a piece made from dust collected in Manhattan after the Twin Towers collapsed by Chinese artist Xu Bing - which went on to win the top award. For the full story - click the title Irish Art