The exhibition is organized by decade, from the "New British Sculpture" of the 1980s, to the "Young British Artists (YBA)" of the 1990s, and the latest movements of the 2000s.

Richard Deacon's large-scale work "Tears" (1989), Tony Cragg's witty "Wedding" (1982) made from collected plastics, Gilbert & George's overwhelmingly powerful "Death After Life" (1984), and Damien Hirst's "Mother and Child, Divided" (1993), which we finally got to see in person.

Gillian Wearing's video work "60 Minutes Silence" (1996) is interesting for observing how the changes in each individual's expression and movement affect the overall, cohesive "composition." Similarly, Steve McQueen's film "Flesh and Blood" in its booth surprises with the ingenuity and directness of its concept and execution.

In the 2000s, Tomas Aber's inherently artistic works, described as "always painting canvases of 48x38cm," offer a sense of relief. The pots by Grayson Perry, which appear classical at first glance, depict social themes such as war, politics, sex, and violence, offering a surprising twist. He gained notoriety in 2003 by appearing at the awards ceremony disguised as a woman named "Claire."

And last year's winner, Mark Wallinger's 154-minute video work "Sleeper," reveals a subtle toxicity within its humor.
These works, which elevate their subjects to art through diverse methods of expression, are not only new but also make us aware of "art in our daily lives."

After watching the "5-Minute History of the Turner Prize" video at the end of all the exhibits, visitors are greeted by a limited-edition shop from MACKINTOSH, a leading British outerwear brand that is a special sponsor, endorsing the concept of "A Brief History of British Art: The Turner Prize Journey." This is the MACKINTOSH GADGET.
Inside the shop, life-sized "DANDY" figures, a symbol of MACKINTOSH, are displayed in various colors. Amidst this installation, special edition canvas bags, available nowhere else, are featured.

TURNER BAG

The Turner Bag is sized to perfectly fit the exhibition catalog for "A Brief History of British Art: The Turner Prize Journey." With convenient internal dividers and a simple design, it's a practical size for daily use.
220×300×100mm
4,935 yen

EDITOR’S BAG

A practical editor's bag that can hold A4-sized documents and magazines, with shoulder straps. The fragmented silhouette of MACKINTOSH's "Dandy" symbol is subtly incorporated into the gusset.

340×450×100mm
9,975 yen

GAME BAG

A game bag perfectly sized for popular portable game consoles. It features a detachable shoulder strap and an inner pocket for two game cartridges. It can also be used as a pencil case or for small items.

105×190mm
3,990 yen

STYLIST BAG

A work-sized bag with ample storage, truly fit for a stylist.

710×980×140mm
15,750 yen

A Brief History of British Art: The Turner Prize Journey
Friday, April 25, 2008 – Sunday, July 13, 2008

Opening Hours: Mon, Wed-Sun 10:00 – 22:00, Tue 10:00 – 17:00 *Until 22:00 on April 29 (Tue) and May 6 (Tue)
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time.
*Open daily during the exhibition period

Admission Fees: General 1,500 yen, Students (High School/University) 1,000 yen, Children (Ages 4 - Junior High School) 500 yen
*Prices include tax
*Your ticket for this exhibition also grants admission to the "MAM Project 007: Saskia Olde Wolbers" exhibition and the Tokyo City View observation deck. Valid only on the day of use.

Organized by: Mori Art Museum, Tate Britain, British Council, The Asahi Shimbun
Supported by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Grants: Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation
Special Sponsorship: Yagi Tsusho Ltd. Mackintosh Limited
Sponsorship: Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS Securities Inc.
In Cooperation with: Japan Airlines, Nicolas Feuillatte, Bombay Sapphire