Among the selection of Ms. Himid’s work on display at the Turner Prize exhibition in Hull was a collection of English ceramics painted with images of black slaves.

Ms. Himid, 63, is the oldest recipient in the prize’s history; a rule change made her eligible. This year’s award was the first since 1991 that was open to artists over 50.

In addition to Ms. Himid, the nominee Hurvin Anderson, 52, was also made eligible by the new age limit. The relaxed entry requirements were welcomed by critics, who said they widened the scope of artists and better reflected modern British art.

Mr. Anderson explores themes of identity in his paintings of Afro-Caribbean barbershops. The other nominees this year were Rosalind Nashashibi, a filmmaker known for blending documentary techniques with scripted scenes, and Andrea Büttner, whose prize show entry included a display about Simone Weil, the French philosopher and activist.

Works by all of the nominees are on display in an exhibition at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull. The location of the Turner exhibition alternates between the Tate Britain in London and galleries in other parts of the U.K. every year.