Lubaina Himid

Awards & Honours

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Lubaina Himid's career is marked by historic firsts. Her 2017 Turner Prize win broke barriers as the first for a Black woman and the oldest artist. She has received national honours including an MBE and CBE, and was elected to the Royal Academy. Her selection for the Venice Biennale in 2026 places her among the UK's foremost artists, and her work continues to resonate globally.

AwardsLubaina Himid's most significant award is the 2017 Turner Prize, making her the first Black woman and the oldest artist to receive it. She was appointed MBE in 2010 and CBE in 2018 for her contributions to art. She is also a Royal Academician, an honour that recognises her standing in the British art world.

Honours & Distinctions

MBE

UK Government·2010

Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to Black Women's Art

CBE

UK Government·2018

Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in Queen's Birthday Honours

Royal Academician

Royal Academy of Arts

Elected as a member of the Royal Academy

Magazine Covers

Frieze

April 2026

Representing a Changing Britain

ArtReview

March 2026

Lubaina Himid on Representing Great Britain at the Venice Biennale

The World of Interiors

May 2026

Home is where the art is

Polyester Zine

March 2026

Art Rookie: Reimagining Black Histories and Stories

Records & Feats

First Black woman to win the Turner Prize

Historic First·2017

In 2017, Himid became the first Black woman to win the Turner Prize, breaking a significant barrier in the art world.

Oldest artist to win the Turner Prize

Career Milestone·2017

At age 63, she was the oldest artist to receive the Turner Prize, demonstrating that recognition can come at any stage of a career.