Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the Turner Prize on Tuesday, the prestigious British contemporary art prize which is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Ms. Kaur was rewarded for her exhibition “Alter Altar”, which notably includes an installation consisting of a Ford Escort on which a giant placemat is placed.
The name of the winner, aged 38, was announced at a ceremony at the Tate Britain gallery in central London. The prize includes a grant of 25,000 pounds (more than 30,000 euros).
The five jury members chose Jasleen Kaur for “her ability to bring together different voices through unexpected and playful combinations of materials.”
Speaking, the artist called for a ceasefire in Gaza and launched “Free Palestine!”
Created in 1984, the Turner Prize is awarded each year to an artist born or living in Great Britain. Previous winners include now-familiar names such as duo Gilbert and George, Anish Kapoor, Rachel Whiteread, Antony Gormley, Chris Ofili, Steve McQueen and Damien Hirst.
