Turner prize-winning artist says independent thought and debate is vital at cultural institutions

The Turner prize-winning artist Lubaina Himid has cautioned the government against meddling in the membership of museum and gallery boards, saying independent thought and debate was vital.

Himid was at 11 Downing Street to be named as the latest artist to be commissioned by the Government Art Collection to make prints that will hang on the walls of British diplomatic buildings around the world.

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