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Susan Philipsz

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Scottish artist (born 1965)

United KingdomArtistsBorn 1965 · age 61
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Susan Mary Philipsz OBE is a Scottish artist who won the 2010 Turner Prize. Originally a sculptor, she is best known for her sound installations. She records herself singing a cappella versions of songs which are replayed over a public address system in the gallery or other installation.

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The loudspeakers on the west breakwater at the entrance to Ystad harbour, for Susan Philipsz's sound installation "The Distant Sound"The loudspeakers on the west breakwater at the entrance to Ystad harbour, for Susan Philipsz's sound installation "The Distant Sound"

Awards 2

2010Turner Prize
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Antony Beauchamp40.6Elizabeth Hawkins-Whitshed40.5

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Susan Mary Philipsz OBE is a Scottish artist who won the 2010 Turner Prize. Originally a sculptor, she is best known for her sound installations. She records herself singing a cappella versions of songs which are replayed over a public address system in the gallery or other installation. She currently lives and works in Berlin.

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United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
living
Dates
Born 1965 · age 61
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