There were four nominees for the 2006 Turner Prize for British contemporary art, and the winner was Tomma Abts.
The nominees in alphabetical order were: The Turner Prize is awarded for a show by the artist in the previous year.
[5] However the Turner Prize exhibition tends to be the basis on which public and press judge the artist's worthiness for nomination.
[5] Tomma Abts exhibited works were eleven[6] abstract paintings (acrylic and oil on canvas).
"[8] Gallery text: Press coverage: Phil Collins' exhibited works were films and an installation consisting of a fully staffed and functioning production office.