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The article reports on the Turner Prize art competition. The competition recognizes significant contemporary artists. The author focuses on 2007 nominee, Phil Collins, a video artist. The history of the competition, introduced by London's Tate museum in 1984, is presented. Former nominees are mentioned. The Bucksbaum Award and the Hugo Boss Prize are discussed.

The article reports on the achievements of several artists including dancer Cyd Charisse, photographer Roy R. DeCarava and industrial designer Viktor Schreckengost, who have been honored by U. S. President George W. Bush with the 2006 National Medal of Arts. Artist Tacita Dean has won the $50,000 Hugo Boss Prize given by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation. Artist Gomma Abts is the first woman to win the Turner Prize given by the Tate Britain in London, England.

The article announces that Vietnamese-born conceptual artist Danh Vo will be the recipient of the 2012 Hugo Boss Prize.