Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize for Sculptural Installation

Kaur's work, blending personal history and political themes, was praised for its inventive use of everyday objects and soundscapes.

Jasleen Kaur, a 38-year-old artist from Glasgow, won the £25,000 Turner Prize for her exhibition 'Alter Altar' at Tramway in Glasgow.
Her centerpiece, a red Ford Escort covered in a crocheted doily, reflects her Sikh family’s migration story and broader themes of cultural identity.
The jury commended Kaur’s ability to combine personal, political, and spiritual elements, creating immersive environments with objects like Irn-Bru bottles and Axminster carpets.
Kaur called on Tate to sever ties with certain philanthropic supporters, aligning with broader calls for ethical funding in the arts.
Critics are divided on the prize's relevance, with some celebrating Kaur's originality while others lament the Turner Prize's perceived decline from its provocative past.