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Turner Prize 2024
- 09 Dec 2024
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Recently, Jasleen Kaur, an Indian-origin Scottish artist, won the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar”, showcasing a blend of personal, political, and spiritual themes.
- Alter Altar featured everyday objects like a doily-covered car and family photos, blending cultural symbols to explore the Sikh concept of Miri Piri (political-spiritual balance), offering new perspectives on coexistence through art.
- Turner Prize: It was established in 1984, founded by a group called the Patrons of New Art, and is one of the most esteemed awards in contemporary British art.
- This year marked the 40th anniversary of the award. Previous Indian-origin winner: Anish Kapoor (1991).
Read more: Booker Prize 2024
