Artists selected for John Moore painting prize shortlist unveiled

Five ‘vibrant and exciting’ works in contention to win £25,000 prize, which will be announced on 7 JulyMedieval church architecture and a statue of an assassinated politician feature in works shortlisted for the UK’s biggest painting prize.The John Moores painting prize has championed contemporary British painting for nearly 60 years. Established in Liverpool in 1957, it is given biennially with previous winners including David Hockney, John Hoyland, Peter Doig and Rose W