One of the world's best-known prizes for the visual arts, the Turner Prize aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art. Established in 1984, the prize is named after the radical painter JMW Turner. It is awarded each year to a British artist for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work.
This year, the winner will be announced at an award ceremony in Bradford on December 9. Previous winners have included Antony Gormley, Damien Hirst, Anish Kapoor, and Grayson Perry, and a celebrity presents the prize. Previous presenters have included Richard Attenborough, Madonna, and Yoko Ono.
Tate has today announced the four artists who have been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2025 -Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami and Zadie Xa. An exhibition of their work will be held at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery from September 27 to 22 February 22, 2026, in a major moment in the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations. An exhibition will be held at Cartwright Hall (Image: Submitted) Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, said: 'Having an internationally renowned event like the Turner Prize here in Bradford is a landmark moment for our city.
"It's a powerful opportunity to welcome visitors from across the UK and beyond, and to showcase everything that makes Bradford such a dynamic and culturally rich place. "Each of the nominees has a remarkable ability to take huge subject matters and abstract theme.