Ruskin graduate Helen Marten wins Turner Prize

Artist Helen Marten, who did her undergraduate degree at Oxford University's Ruskin School of Art and studied at Exeter College from 2005 to 2008, has won the 2016 Turner Prize. The prestigious prize is awarded to a British artist, under the age of 50, considered to have put on the best exhibition of the past year. Professor Brian Catling, Head of the Ruskin School of Art, taught Helen while she studied here. He said: 'We are all tremendously excited by the news of Helen's success, but not remotely surprised. Helen showed a distinctive talent at the Ruskin, and an exceptional energy in putting her ideas into practice. 'She was one of the leaders of her year. There is no doubt she will go on to have a brilliant career as an artist.' At 31, Helen Marten was the youngest nominee for this year's prize.