Turner Prize 2024
- Dec 3, 2024, London, UK
The Turner Prize, named after J. M. W. Turner, an English painter, is an annual prize awarded to a talented British visual artist and was first awarded in 1984.
Turner, now deemed one of Great Britain’s greatest artists, was viewed as controversial at the time due to his unique approach to landscape painting.
Like all great artists do, his alternative style changed art history and inspired countless artists after him.
Every year, a talented artist will receive a prize for creating “an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work.”
The prestigious prize, like Turner, hasn’t shied away from controversy over the years, shortlisting bold exhibits.
For instance, it famously featured Tracy Emin’s My Bed, an exhibition of a dishevelled bed, and Damian Hirst’s The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, which was a preserved tiger shark in formaldehyde.
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Who is Shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024?
Like past years, four nominees have been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2024. The event often attracts much media attention, with many journalists asking, “Is this art?”
The following artists will showcase their work at Tate Britain from September 25, 2024, to February 16, 2025:
- Pio Abad
- Claudette Johnson
- Jasleen Kaur
- Delaine Le Bas
The Turner Prize 2024 winner will be announced on December 3, 2024. All members of the public can visit Tate Britain to view the artists’ exhibitions, and entrance is free for Tate Britain members.
What to Expect at the Turner Prize Exhibition
The Turner Prize Exhibition will feature outstanding works from some of Britain’s best upcoming artists.
It will feature an eclectic mix of art that will make you want to spend many hours at Tate Britain.
For example, Pio Abad’s exhibition reflects on his upbringing in the Philippines and features stunning drawings, sculptures, and etchings.
Claudette Johnson’s works of art examine the marginalization of black people in Western art history and include mesmerizing pastel, watercolor, and gouache portraits of black men and women.
Delaine Le Bas provides a more immersive environment in her exhibition. Inspired by the cultural history of the Roma people, her art features unique sculptures, theatrical costumes, and painted fabrics, with a key focus on death, loss, and renewal.
Jasleen Kaur turns everyday objects into impressive sculptures while bringing them to life using various sound compositions. The exhibition is personal to her upbringing, featuring family photos and kinetic hand bells to reflect her childhood in Glasgow’s Sikh community,
Who Will Judge the Turner Prize 2024?
The Turner Prize 2024 is chaired by Alex Farquharson, the Director of Tate Britain, and its jury includes:
- Rosie Cooper (Director of Wysing Arts Centre)
- Ekow Eshun (a broadcaster, writer, and curator)
- Lydia Yee (art historian and curator)
- Sam Thorne (Director General and CEO at Japan House London)
How Much Will the Turner Prize Winner Receive?
The Turner Prize 2024 award is worth a total of £55,000. The winner will receive £25,000 and the shortlisted artists will receive £10,000 each.
