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Turner prize winners are typically young, a bit edgy and with the potential to ruffle a few feathers in the art world. Past recipients of the annual award include Damien Hirst, Gilbert and George and Grayson Perry.

But now the age stipulation has been removed, and entries from artists over the age of 50 are being considered for the first time in two decades.

The 2017 shortlist includes one of Britain's leading black female artists, Lubaina Himid, aged 62.

Alex Farquharson, the director of Tate Britain and chair of the jury, explained the change to 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4's The World at One, saying that they felt "it is important to recognise that artists make break throughs at all ages".

(Photo: Lubaina Himid's 'Naming the Money' exhibit Credit: Stuart Whipps/PA)