Overview

• The 2025 Turner Prize shortlist includes artists Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa, each receiving £10,000 for their nomination.
• The shortlisted works span diverse media, including painting, sculpture, photography, and sound installations, reflecting contemporary artistic practices.
• Themes explored by the nominees include identity, wartime trauma, forced migration, and diasporic traditions, offering personal and cultural perspectives.
• An exhibition of the shortlisted works will run from September 27, 2025, to February 22, 2026, at Cartwright Hall in Bradford as part of the UK City of Culture program.
• The winner of the £25,000 prize will be announced on December 9, 2025, at an award ceremony in Bradford.