Threadneedle Prize

The only problem with art prizes is that clueless clots who know nothing about art are usually chosen to judge them. Of the seven artworks shortlisted for this year's Threadneedle Prize, only two are worth looking at: Boyd & Evans' Clee Hill (£15,000) and Paul Cummings' Road Side (£18,000). Click the title link to view them. By far the best painting I found is this neat little illustration for the prize on Facebook (CLICK). And they don't credit the artist! Oh come on. Who painted it? The Threadneedle Prize exhibition runs from 2 to 18 September at the the Mall Galleries, London, admission £2.50, silver surfers £1.50 (CLICK). The winner will be announced on the 15th. Don't hold your breath.