See ActionSpace artist Nnena Kalu at the Turner Prize 2025
ActionSpace artist Nnena Kalu has been shortlisted for the Turner Prize 2025, one of the UK’s most significant contemporary art awards.
Her bold, immersive sculptures feature as part of the Turner Prize exhibition at:
Lister Park, Bradford BD9 4NS
Free admission, ticket required
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Planning Your Visit
The exhibition includes a number of features designed to support different access needs. These include:
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BSL interpreted curator tours (see dates below)
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Wheelchair access throughout the venue
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Relaxed environment for all visitors
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Quieter viewings on the first Wednesday of each month, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm
(Tickets for these sessions are limited to help create a calmer atmosphere)
Quiet viewing dates:
- 1 October 2025
- 5 November 2025
- 3 December 2025
- 7 January 2025
About the Turner Prize 2025
The Turner Prize is one of the world’s best-known awards for contemporary visual art. It aims to encourage public discussion and engagement with new ideas in British art.
2025 marks 250 years since the birth of J.M.W. Turner, and this year’s exhibition is being held in Bradford as part of the Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations.
The four shortlisted artists are:
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Nnena Kalu
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Rene Matić
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Mohammed Sami
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Zadie Xa
The winner will be announced on 9 December 2025.
Curator Tours
Guided tours are led by co-curators Michael Raymond (Yorkshire Contemporary) and Jill Iredale (Bradford District Museums & Galleries). Tours last approximately 50–60 minutes.
When booking, look for sessions marked ‘CUR’.
Upcoming tour dates:
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Tuesday 21 October – 2:30 pm (BSL)
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Tuesday 4 November – 11:30 am
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Tuesday 18 November – 2:30 pm (BSL)
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Tuesday 2 December – 11:30 am (BSL)
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Tuesday 16 December – 2:30 pm
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Tuesday 6 January – 11:30 am
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Tuesday 20 January – 2:30 pm (BSL)
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Tuesday 3 February – 11:30 am (BSL)
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Tuesday 17 February – 2:30 pm
Art & Play Sessions for Under 5s
Family-friendly sessions introducing young children to art through play.
10:00 am on:
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10 October
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14 November
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12 December
Produced by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Delivered in partnership with Tate, Bradford District Museums & Galleries and Yorkshire Contemporary.
Images: Installation view of Nnena Kalu’s presentation at the Turner Prize 2025, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery. Photo © David Levene.
