Jasleen Kaur Wins Turner Prize for Celebrating Scottish Sikh Community
Jasleen Kaur, a Glasgow-born artist, has won the Turner Prize for her exhibition ‘Alter Altar’ at Tramway, which features diverse elements like a vintage Ford Escort and worship bells to honor the Scottish Sikh community. The judges praised her ability to blend personal, political, and spiritual themes through creative material combinations. Kaur received the £25,000 award from actor James Norton at Tate Britain, besting fellow nominees. Her work emphasizes cultural memory and community, creating a unique visual and auditory experience.