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Turner Prize hopefuls exhibit work

The artists competing for this year's prestigious Turner Prize will exhibit their work from this Wednesday at the Tate Britain gallery in London.

Included in the exhibition is a virtual tour of Osama bin Laden's abandoned Afghan home.

Ben Langlands' and Nikki Bell's creation consists of a joy stick-guided tour of a house once occupied by bin Laden.

Another part of the exhibit, a film about an Afghan commander, had to be removed because he is currently on trial accused of conspiracy to hold hostages and torture people.

The other contenders for the coveted prize are Jeremy Deller, whose documentary, 'Memory Bucket 2003' takes viewers to the Waco siege site and visits George W Bush's home town; Istanbul-born Kutlug Ataman, whose film, 'Twelve' discusses reincarnation and Yinka Shonibare, whose film 'Masked Ball' concerns the assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden.

Speaking about the highly politicised shortlist for this year's award, Stephen Deuchar, the director of the Tate Britain, said: "It reaches out beyond the art world. This is a serious show."

The shortlisted works will be exhibited at the Tate Britain until 23 December, with the winner being announced on 6 December.

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