Alan Bowness, 93, Former Director Of Tate Galleries And Co-Founder Of Turner Prize

“The internationally renowned scholar was the first trained art historian to become director of London’s Tate Gallery, a position he held from 1980 to 1988. During his tenure, he spearheaded the creation of a ‘Tate of the North,’ the project which became Tate Liverpool. … In 1984 he helped establish the Turner Prize, one of Britain’s most influential art awards.” – ARTnews