Nnena Kalu wins the Turner Prize with sculpture and drawing

THE STORY, IN BRIEF

Valentina Di Liscia reported for Hyperallergic that Nnena Kalu won the 2025 Turner Prize, becoming its first recipient with a learning disability. Born in Glasgow to Nigerian parents, the London-based artist builds sculptures through repeated wrapping, knotting and coiling, with related circular gestures in her drawings. Her nomination recognised work shown at Manifesta 15 and Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery, bringing sustained attention to an established, distinctive practice.

Summarised from Hyperallergic · Valentina Di Liscia. AFROSCOPE Daily has not independently reported this story.