[Stoat]

That “...No Miracles here” thing is pretty funny/oddly touching, as if a borough council were trying to ban people from raising the dead, or something. Everything else appears to be total cr*p, which of course makes it prime Turner prize fodder.

Agreed; that one is the best of the bunch by far.  Still, the impact and value of that work is based more upon it's message than in any particular technical prowess of the artist.  My personal preferences run more toward works that not only send a thoughtful message but demonstrate technical excellence in the chosen medium....but that's just me   :-)

The Annunciation - Crivelli

Turner himself could never have won the Turner prize. He was a world-class artist and he actually painted real things - what is known as “naive art” these days.

Would you mind posting an example of what you are referring to, in order to benefit those who are unfamiliar with Turner's work?

[agere_contra]

I’ve posted up Turner’s most famous work - the “Fighting Tremeraire”. I hope you will agree that - even in miniature jpg form - it seems to glow like a fire opal. It’s the most fascinating picture.