Identity announces partnership with Turner Prize 2023
17th October 2023
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Identity, the global event agency founded in Sussex, unveils new partnership with the revered contemporary visual arts prize.
The events agency behind some of the most creative and high-profile events in the UK struck the deal to support the Turner Prize earlier this year.
Michael Gietzen, CEO of Identity, said: “Identity and the Turner Prize is a perfect-match. Our fit is good and the relationship feels intuitively right.
“We are delighted to be supporting this avant-garde event. It’s an exciting time for Identity to be at the forefront of what is widely considered a cultural barometer – not just in the UK but internationally.
“The Turner Prize, a prominent cultural British event, shares many similarities with the high-profile (British and international) events that Identity has produced and created.From a creative perspective, we both turn heads, engage audiences; grab headlines and have stood the test of time. The fact that the Turner Prize 2023 comes to Towner Eastbourne, where Identity has its HQ – is an added bonus.”
The prize, named after the great painter J M W Turner, is now in its 38th year and continues to grab international attention and stimulate discussions well beyond the art world. The British artists on this year’s shortlist are Jesse Darling, Rory Pilgrim, Ghislaine Leung and Barbara Walker. This is the first time the Turner Prize is being held in Sussex.
Identity Global is a multi-award-winning global events agency. As one of the fastest growing events agencies in Europe, its repertoire is phenomenal and expanding. From London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks and celebrations to the King’s Coronation with a 2.5billion audience to stunts for Netflix and activations for many global brands, Identity continues to wow audiences while pushing the creative boundaries of what’s possible on a world stage.
The winner will be announced on December 5, 2023. An exhibition of the artists’ work will be at Towner Eastbourne from September 28, 2023 to April 14, 2024.