Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize 2024

The Turner Prize 2024, one of the most prestigious awards in the international art scene, has been awarded to Jasleen Kaur, a British artist who won over the jury with her innovative and multidimensional approach to contemporary art. During a ceremony broadcast live by BBC News and hosted at the Tate Britain, actor James Norton announced the name of the winner, who will receive a prize of 25,000 pounds. This year, the Turner Prize celebrates its 40th anniversary, once again underscoring the central role of British art in the global cultural debate.

The jury, composed of some of the most influential figures in the contemporary art world, recognized the contributions of each of the four finalists, Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Delaine Le Bas, and Jasleen Kaur. In their reasons for awarding Kaur the prize, the judges praised her ability to weave the personal, the political and the spiritual into a unique and powerful narrative. His exhibition, Alter Altar, transforms everyday objects into multi-sensory experiences that evoke community and cultural heritage while exploring themes of solidarity and joy. The jury emphasized the originality of her compositions, which combine unexpected materials such as Irn-Bru drink, family photographs and even a vintage Ford Escort, to create a dialogue that celebrates resilience and possibility.

London-born and Indian-born Jasleen Kaur has built an art practice that moves between the traditional and the contemporary. Alter Altar takes the form of an emotional and sensory journey, capable of gathering voices and memories through a combination of sounds, objects and installations. Viewers are invited to immerse themselves in a universe that recalls both family intimacy and the collective dimension, offering a reflection on the role of art in creating links between past and present.

The exhibition at Tate Britain

Established in 1984, the Turner Prize aims to stimulate public debate around new developments in contemporary British art. Over four decades, the prize has given visibility to numerous artists, promoting work that has often had a lasting impact on the international art scene. Each year, the prize is awarded to an artist who stands out for an outstanding exhibition or presentation of their work. For the 2024 edition, the jury members-Rosie Cooper, Ekow Eshun, Sam Thorne, and Lydia Yee, under the chairmanship of Alex Farquharson, director of Tate Britain-have carefully chosen the finalists, reflecting on art’s ability to tell intimate and universal stories.

The works of the four finalists will be on display at Tate Britain until Feb. 16, 2025. The exhibition, curated by Linsey Young, Amy Emmerson Martin and their team, allows visitors to explore the breadth and depth of contemporary art research in Britain.

Among the installations on view, Kaur’s stand out for their ability to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Seemingly ordinary objects become powerful symbols of culture, identity and connection, in a constant dialogue between tradition and innovation.

Next year’s edition will be held at Cartwright Hall in Bradford, in celebration of UK City of Culture 2025.

Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize 2024

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