Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize

Jasleen Kaur, a Scottish Sikh artist, has won the prestigious 2024 Turner Prize for her exhibition 'Alter Altar,' which integrates personal, political, and spiritual elements. The exhibition, showcased at Tramway in Glasgow, features everyday objects like a vintage Ford Escort, family photos, and Irn-Bru, animated through sound and music to explore cultural identity and community. The jury praised Kaur for her ability to weave different voices and themes, creating a visual and aural experience that evokes solidarity and joy. Her work reflects on her upbringing within Glasgow's Sikh community, expressing broader diasporic themes and advocating for social issues, as evidenced by her support for pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the award ceremony. Kaur's win was announced at Tate Britain, marking the prize's return to the venue and earning her £25,000. Her exhibition runs until February 2025, contributing to the ongoing discourse on contemporary British art.