Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur speaks out for Palestine during her Turner Prize win speech

• Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize.
• Kaur was honored for her solo exhibition Alter Altar.
• Kaur called for a ceasefire in Gaza during her speech.

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of the UK’s premier contemporary art award. Kaur was honored for her solo exhibition Alter Altar, which features a striking installation of a Ford Escort car adorned with a giant doily. The award was presented during a ceremony at Tate Britain in London.

The 38-year-old artist triumphed over other shortlisted nominees, including Philippines-born Pio Abad, Manchester-born Claudette Johnson, and English artist Delaine Le Bas. Kaur received £25,000 ($32,000), while the other finalists were awarded £10,000 each.

The five-member jury selected Kaur for “her ability to gather different voices through unexpected and playful combinations of material.” During her victory speech, Kaur called for a ceasefire in Gaza and said, “Free Palestine.”

 

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The Turner Prize, established in 1984, is awarded annually to a British artist for an outstanding exhibition or presentation of their work. Previous winners include well-known figures like Anish Kapoor, Rachel Whiteread, and Damien Hirst. Last year, British artist Jesse Darling won for sculptures and installations addressing societal breakdown.

The prize often sparks debate and controversy, with previous winners like Chris Ofili and Tracey Emin generating headlines for their provocative works.

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