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Motion · S6M-20111 · 10 Dec 2025

Glasgow-based Artist, Nnena Kalu, Wins the 2025 Turner Prize

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow-based artist, Nnena Kalu, on winning the 2025 Turner Prize; understands that Kalu is the first artist with a learning disability to receive this prestigious visual arts award, which recognises outstanding achievement, creativity and innovation in contemporary art; further understands that she won this for her two exhibitions, Hanging Sculpture 1–10, at a disused power station in Barcelona, which was commissioned by the European art exhibitor, Manifesta, and Drawing 21, as part of the exhibition, Conversations, at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool; acknowledges the Turner Prize jury’s commendation of her “bold and compelling work”, which praised the scale, composition, colour and expressive gesture of her sculptures and drawings; recognises the significance of Kalu’s achievement in highlighting the talent of Scottish artists on an international stage, and in promoting Glasgow as a centre of creative excellence; notes the importance of supporting artists with learning disabilities, and the role of organisations such as ActionSpace and Studio Voltaire in nurturing artistic talent, and recognises that Kalu’s success serves to inspire future generations of artists, and to promote inclusivity in the arts, and also contributes to Scotland’s cultural, social and economic life.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.