“The Glasgow School of Art is delighted that the 2021 Turner Prize has been awarded to the Array Collective, two of whose members, Thomas Wells and Sighle Bhreathnach-Cashell, are GSA graduates. Like many creatives Thomas and Sighle are pursuing their careers as part of a collective, a model which is particularly supportive for emerging practitioners.”
“Collectives are playing an increasingly important role in shaping how we think about the future of our cities and the issues facing society, something which is core to Array Collective’s practice. The group has developed a reputation for addressing social and political issues and for translating their activism into artwork, a creative approach which has now been given important recognition in this award.”