Videotape sculptures and war trauma paintings make Turner prize shortlist
GuardianAPR 21
Turner Prize 2025 Nominees Announced
Above: Alex Farquharson at the Turner Prize Winner Announcement on Dec. 3, 2024, in London. Image copyright: Devika Bilimoria/Contributor/Getty Images Entertainment via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
The Turner Prize continues to evolve and embrace diverse perspectives. It showcases artists who transform personal experiences into powerful universal statements while maintaining its position as Britain's most prestigious contemporary art award.
Right narrative
The prize has lost its controversial edge and become too safe, moving away from the headline-grabbing installations of previous decades like Damien Hirst's formaldehyde works and Tracey Emin's unmade bed, potentially diminishing its cultural impact.