A NEW ARTS PRIZE

Amid the current buzz over the Turner Prize shortlist’s inclusion of three artists who aren’t British, a new European arts prize – the Vincent – is being launched by Holland’s Bonnefanten Museum to honor a European artist, regardless of country of origin. “In a world of global culture, individual countries no longer set the standards,” writes the Bonnefanten’s director, “and although there is no other continent that demonstrates so many views and self-inflicted differences, the Vincent is not designed to celebrate Europe’s pre-eminent status, but rather to celebrate diversity.” The winner will be announced in September. – The Guardian