Nnena Kalu at the Turner Prize 2025

Past Display: 27 September 2025 – 22nd February 2026
Location: Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Lister Park, Bradford BD9 4NS

On 9 December 2025, ActionSpace artist Nnena Kalu was announced as winner of the Turner Prize 2025, one of the UK’s most significant contemporary art awards. Her bold, immersive sculptures and drawings featured as part of the exhibition.

Nnena was nominated for two major presentations of her work:

Hanging Sculpture 1–10, presented as part of Manifesta 15, Barcelona (8 September – 24 November 2024).

Her presentation in Conversations, a group exhibition at Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool (19 October 2024 – 9 March 2025).

About the Turner Prize 2025

The Turner Prize is one of the world’s best-known awards for contemporary visual art. It aims to encourage public discussion and engagement with new ideas in British art.

2025 marked 250 years since the birth of J.M.W. Turner, and that year’s exhibition was held in Bradford as part of the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations.

The four shortlisted artists were:

Nnena Kalu – Winner

Rene Matić

Mohammed Sami

Zadie Xa

In the Press
The Guardian called Nnena’s work “riotous and rhythmic” – Read more
Frieze highlighted her as a “worthy winner” – Read more
Channel 4 News feature filmed in ActionSpace studios – Watch here
Tate’s official film on Nnena and ActionSpace – Watch here
Disability Arts Online said Nnena’s display “will grab visitors the most”- Read more

Produced by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Delivered in partnership with Tate, Bradford District Museums & Galleries and Yorkshire Contemporary.

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