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69-Year-Old Wins Parody Art Prize with Beer Can

12/3/2025

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In 2025, Ali Can, a 69-year-old artist, won the Turnip Prize for the artwork "Bitter & Twisted" featuring a crushed beer can.
The ceremony took place at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset, with 69 entries.
The Turnip Prize is a parody of the Turner Prize that recognizes poor artwork created with minimal effort.
Trevor Prideaux, the organiser, praised the lack of effort in Can's work.

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Story summary

In 2025, Ali Can, a 69-year-old artist, won the Turnip Prize for the artwork "Bitter & Twisted" featuring a crushed beer can.
The ceremony took place at The New Inn in Wedmore, Somerset, with 69 entries.
The Turnip Prize is a parody of the Turner Prize that recognizes poor artwork created with minimal effort.
Trevor Prideaux, the organiser, praised the lack of effort in Can's work.