Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize
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Nnena Kalu won the 2025 Turner Prize for her vibrant drawings and sculptures made from found materials, marking the first time an artist with a learning disability has received the prestigious £25,000 award. The British-Nigerian artist's work, described as colorful and cocoon-like, impressed the judging panel. Alex Farquharson, chair of the jury, noted the win as a watershed moment, dissolving boundaries between neurotypical and neurodiverse artists. Kalu's studio manager, Charlotte Hollinshead, accepted the award on her behalf, highlighting the discrimination Kalu has faced. The Turner Prize, awarded annually to a British-based artist for outstanding work, recognized Kalu's unique artistic expression and contribution to contemporary art.
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AI-ExtractedNnena Kalu's drawings and sculptures have been described as ‘huge cocoons wrapped into massive, tight, twisting, ultra-colourful knots’.
The Turner prize is regarded as one of the art world’s most prestigious awards.
Kalu is the first artist with a learning disability to win the Turner Prize.
Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner prize.
Nnena has faced an incredible amount of discrimination, which continued to this day.
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