Dexter Dalwood

Figurative painter and former Turner prize nominee Dexter Dalwood talks to Gemma Kappala-Ramsamy about his cultural highlights, from the new Carl Andre exhibition to Kevin Spacey's political drama

The swimming pool is not just a place of pilgrimage for leading Olympians – it has also inspired some of the 20th century's most memorable art. Artist and novelist Leanne Shapton, herself a former competitive swimmer, chooses 10 of the greatest works of art based around the baths

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From mangled canvasses to disembodied voices singing Scottish laments, the entries for this year's Turner prize are mournful, tough and beautiful, says Adrian Searle. So which of the four contenders should win?

Jonathan Jones: Beautifully coloured and ever-sharp, Steve Bell's cartoons have been a general election highlight. If anyone in Britain is a true history painter, it's him

Bookies William Hill are leaning towards Dalwood to win the 2010 Turner prize because his work is 'easy on the eye', writes Charlotte Higgins

Dexter Dalwood, Angela de la Cruz, Susan Philipsz and the Otolith Group nominated – but no Banksy

Banksy may not have made it onto this year's Turner prize shortlist, but Susan Philipsz, Angela de la Cruz, Dexter Dalwood and the Otolith Group did. Click through to investigate their work and see the verdict from Guardian critics

Jonathan Jones: Only two of the four artists shortlisted for this year's Turner prize – Susan Philipsz and Angela de la Cruz – are worthy contenders. Not good enough