Jasleen Kaur Wins Turner Prize for Celebrating Scottish Sikh Community
Jasleen Kaur has been awarded the Turner Prize for her exhibition ‘Alter Altar’, which creatively uses items such as a vintage Ford Escort and worship bells to honor the Scottish Sikh community. The 38-year-old Glasgow native was praised for her ability to blend personal, political, and spiritual themes. The £25,000 prize was presented by actor James Norton at Tate Britain. Kaur expressed the significance of her win to the local Sikh community, emphasizing the cultural visibility her work brings. Her exhibition highlights how everyday objects interact with cultural memory.