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Lubaina Himid

Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid has become recognised as one of the most powerful political voices in British contemporary art. Mark Coles traces her life and career.

After becoming the first Black woman – and the oldest person – ever to win the Turner Prize, British artist Lubaina Himid is now enjoying a retrospective at London's Tate Modern.

She’s become recognised as one of the most powerful political voices in British contemporary art, creating works about black identity, as well as championing the work of young black British female artists. Mark Coles speaks to those who know her.

Presenter: Mark Coles
Producer: Chris Flynn

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15 minutes

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Sun 5 Dec 2021 05:45

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  • Sat 4 Dec 2021 19:00
  • Sun 5 Dec 2021 05:45

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