At 38, Kaur was the youngest nominee, recognized for her exploration of her Scottish Sikh identity through a mix of sculpture, print, everyday items, and immersive music.

The Turner Prize, marking its 40th anniversary this year, awards £25,000 (approximately €30,090) to an artist from or working in the UK, serving as a counterpart to the Booker Prize for literature.

In addition to Kaur, three other finalists—Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, and Delaine Le Bas—each received £10,000 ($12,670) for their contributions.

The works of this year's finalists will be on display at Tate until February 16, 2025.

The Turner Prize has faced criticism for favoring conceptual art, leading to ongoing debates about the value and accessibility of modern art.

Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur won the prestigious Turner Prize on December 3, 2024, for her exhibition 'Alter Altar,' which features an installation of her father's first car draped in a doily.

The jury, led by Tate Britain director Alex Farquhar, praised Kaur's work for its unique blend of personal, political, and spiritual themes, highlighting its relevance in addressing nationalism and social division.

The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has resulted in over 43,000 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023, following Hamas's attack on Israel.

In her acceptance speech, Kaur expressed support for demonstrators outside Tate Britain and emphasized the ethical responsibility of cultural institutions to sever ties with controversial donors.

Kaur called for a genuine ceasefire in Gaza, urging Tate to listen to the voices of artists and activists while advocating for political expression within galleries.

Outside the venue, protests organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign were met with a counter-demonstration by Stop The Hate, a Jewish-led group.

The aim of the counter-protest was to uphold truth, fairness, and artistic freedom amidst rising tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.