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
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.
In the Press
- The Guardian calls Nnena’s work “riotous and rhythmic” – Read more
- Frieze highlights her as a “worthy winner” – Read more
- Channel 4 News feature filmed in ActionSpace studios – Watch here
- Tate’s official film on Nnena and ActionSpace – Watch here
- Disability Arts Online says Nnena’s display “will grab visitors the most”- Read more
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.

