Recently, who among the following has won the Rs. 1 million Skoda Prize 2012 for his contributions to the contemporary art?
Recently, who among the following has won the Rs. 1 million Skoda Prize 2012 for his contributions to the contemporary art?
[A]Shilpa Gupta
[B]L.N. Tallur
[C]Srinivasa Prasad
[D]Navin Thomas
L.N. Tallur
Karnataka-born artist L.N. Tallur, whose works depict mainly the underbelly of India, has won the Rs. 1 million Skoda Prize 2012 for contemporary art, from among a shortlist of four artists — including an artist collective. Mr. Tallur, picked over other three finalists — solo artists Shilpa Gupta and Srinivasa Prasad as well as artist group CAMP — was handed over the award that comprises prize money as well as a Skoda trophy by South African artist William Kentrige at a ceremony at the Czech Embassy.