We’re thrilled to announce that Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize.
The Turner Prize – one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art awards – recognises Nnena’s remarkable creative vision and powerful, ever-evolving practice.
Chaired by the director of Tate Britain Alex Farquharson, the jury commended Kalu’s bold and compelling work, praising her lively translation of expressive gesture into sculpture and drawing. They also noted her finesse of scale, composition and colour.
For ActionSpace, this is a historic moment. Nnena has been part of our organisation since 1999, working closely with our studio team to develop the bold, unmistakable voice that has made her a leading figure in contemporary art.
“This is a major, major moment for a lot of people,” Charlotte Hollinshead, Head of Artist Development at ActionSpace, said in an acceptance speech on behalf of Kalu. “It’s seismic. It’s broken a very stubborn glass ceiling.”
Her win is not only a celebration of her talent, but also a powerful recognition of what long-term, artist-centred support makes possible for learning disabled artists.
Thank you for sharing this moment with us, and our warmest, most heartfelt congratulations to Nnena.
