The Turner Prize, one of the most exciting and controversial awards in contemporary art, ventures outside London for the first time, landing in Bradford. This marks a turning point in both the award’s history and Bradford’s cultural life. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of J.M.W. Turner’s birth, the event celebrates art’s power to open new horizons.
This year’s finalists are four brilliant minds whose works provoke deep reflection: Nnena Kalu, Rene Matić, Mohammed Sami, and Zadie Xa.
Nnena Kalu’s large-scale sculptures and bold abstract drawings reveal the profound connection between art, materials, and signs. Rene Matić uses photography, sculpture, and textiles to explore identity, society, and the search for belonging. Mohammed Sami’s paintings, rooted in memory and conflict, devoid of human figures but rich with metaphors, invite viewers into the sound of silence. Zadie Xa, drawing from her Korean and Canadian roots, creates installations imagining alternative worlds built on spirituality, interspecies communication, and cultural traditions.
This exhibition not only questions what art is but also what matters in British art. Hosted at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, the Turner Prize 2025 exhibition is free to visit from September 27, 2025, to February 22, 2026. The winner will be announced in Bradford on December 9, 2025.
This exhibition celebrates art’s power to create a public space for dialogue, accessible to all, beyond closed doors.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford
September 27, 2025 – February 22, 2026
