Towner Eastbourne is hosting the Turner Prize 2023, the world’s leading prize for contemporary art, and the University of Sussex is Education Partner.
Established in 1984, the Turner Prize is awarded to a British artist for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the previous twelve months. The Prize aims to promote public debate around new developments in contemporary British art.
The exhibition of the shortlisted artists is being hosted at Towner Eastbourne, running from September 28 2023 to April 14 2024.
Turner Prize 2023 winner
We would like to congratulate Jesse Darling, who has won the Turner Prize 2023. Darling picked up the award and £25,000 at a ceremony held in Eastbourne’s Winter Gardens on 5 December 2023. Nominated for his solo exhibitions ‘No Medals, No Ribbons’, his winning installation at Towner Eastbourne explores borders, bodies, nationhood and exclusion.
Visit the exhibition for free
The exhibition is open at Towner Eastbourne and you can visit for free, from Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am-5pm. Find out more information.
Events on campus
We have been bringing the Turner Prize to life for students on campus. We held a series of ‘in conversation’ events at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) throughout the autumn term. Stay tuned for more events coming up in May 2024 as part of the University of Sussex Festival of Ideas.
Shortlisted artists
- Jesse Darling
- Ghislaine Leung
- Rory Pilgrim
- Barbara Walker
Read more about the shortlisted artists.
Ben Burbridge, from our School of Media, Arts and Humanities shared his thoughts in The Conversation UK on how the intersection of art and politics applies to the UK’s biggest prize for contemporary art.
Education Partnership
As Education Partner, teams from across the university have been collaborating with Towner Eastbourne, on an inspiring arts education programme for local students and young people across the region.
Turner Prize-winning alumni
Two University of Sussex alumni have previously won the Turner Prize. Mixed-media artist Helen Cammock, a Sussex sociology graduate, was one of the co-winners of the 2019 prize. And conceptual artist, Jeremy Deller, who holds a British Art History and Critical Theory MA from Sussex, won the Turner Prize in 2004.
Further information
Stay tuned - we'll be sharing more content relating to the Turner Prize over the coming months, including a prize draw for a chance to win an exclusive Towner membership.
For more information about the Turner Prize exhibition, the shortlisted artists and Towner Eastbourne’s centenary celebrations, visit the Towner Eastbourne’s website.