Sir Nicholas Serota Makes an Acquisitions Decision

Sir Nicholas Serota Makes
an Acquisitions Decision
ArtistCharles Thomson
Year2000
TypeOil and acrylic on canvas
Dimensions101.6 cm × 76.2 cm (40 in × 30 in)

Sir Nicholas Serota Makes an Acquisitions Decision is one of the paintings that was made as a part of the Stuckism art movement, and is recognized as a "signature piece" for the movement. It was painted in 2000 by the Stuckism co-founder Charles Thomson, and has been exhibited in a number of shows since, as well as being featured on placards during Stuckist demonstrations against the Turner Prize.

It depicts Sir Nicholas Serota, Director of the Tate Gallery, and chairman of the Turner Prize jury. "Emin" satirises Young British Artist Tracey Emin's installation My Bed, consisting of her bed and objects, including knickers, which she exhibited in 1999 as a Turner Prize nominee.