Announced this morning at the Tate Britain in London, Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, Jasleen Kaur, and Delaine Le Bas have been nominated for the 2024 Turner Prize. It’s the 40th anniversary of the prize, named after the English painter J. M. W. Turner, that was established in 1984 and has recognized some of the UK’s most significant artists, including Damien Hirst, Steve McQueen, and Anish Kapoor.
The winner of the prize will be announced on 3 December 2024 at the Tate Britain, the first time the ceremony has returned to its usual home in six years. Before that, works from the nominated artists will be displayed at the gallery from 25 September 2024 to 16 February 2025.
Awarded to the artist for an outstanding exhibition or presentation of their work, the top prize is £25,000 (€29,000) with each of the nominated artists receiving a £10,000 (€11,600) prize.
Nominees Overview
| Artist | Exhibition Title | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Pio Abad | To Those Sitting in Darkness | Filipino artist Pio Abad is known for his mixed-media practice that repurposes items to highlight overlooked histories. |
| Claudette Johnson | Presence; Drawn Out | Claudette Johnson’s large-scale portraits of Black men and women reflect empathy and intimacy with her subjects. |
| Jasleen Kaur | Alter Altar | Jasleen Kaur’s exploration of cultural heritage through sound installations and sculpture addresses family memory and community struggle. |
| Delaine Le Bas | Incipit Vita Nova. Here Begins The New Life/A New Life Is Beginning | Delaine Le Bas creates an immersive environment to engage with Roma history and her cultural background through art. |
The winner of the Turner Prize will be announced on 3 December 2024.
