Mark Titchner (b. 1973, UK) lives and works in London and was the 2006 nominee for the Turner Prize. Focusing on an exploration of words and language, in recent years much of his production has been based in the public realm both in the UK and internationally. His work has been exhibited at Venice Biennale and is held in the permanent collections of the Arts Council England, British Council, South London Gallery, the United Kingdom Government Art Collection and the Tate Gallery.