What’s on at Tate Britain in 2024
Tate Britain's 2024 lineup promises a nuanced exploration of art through various lenses. From John Singer Sargent's unique take on portraiture to a retrospective on women artists' contributions and a contemporary commission by Alvaro Barrington, the exhibitions cover a broad spectrum. Here is a round-up of art exhibitions to expect at Tate Britain in 2024.
Current
Women In Revolt! Art and Activism in the UK 1970 - 1990
Helen Chadwick, In the Kitchen (Stove), 1977 © The Estate of the Artist. Courtesy Richard Saltoun Gallery, London and Rome.
Women in Revolt! is a groundbreaking exhibition, surveying the work of more than 100 British women artists from 1970 to 1990. The exhibit reevaluates their impact amid events like the equal pay act, Greenham Common, and more.
Date: 8 November 2023 - 7 April 2024. Location: Tate Britain, Millbank, London, SW1P 4RG. Price: from £17. Concessions available. Book now.
Art Now: Zeinab Saleh
Zeinab Saleh, Early Morning, 2024
Tate Britain's ongoing commitment to emerging talent continues with the Art Now series, featuring a solo show by Zeinab Saleh.
Date: 19 January - 23 June 2024. Price: Free. tate.org.uk.
Upcoming exhibitions
Sargent and Fashion: Crafting Identities Through Art
John Singer Sargent, Madame X, 1883-4. Lent by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Arthur Hoppock Hearn Fun, 1916.
Examining John Singer Sargent's portraiture, this exhibition delves into the artist's use of fashion to express the identity of his subjects. Featuring over 60 paintings and original period garments, it offers a unique perspective on Sargent's stylistic choices.
Date: 22 February – 7 July 2024. Price: from £22. Book now.
Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920
Angelica Kauffman, R.A, Colour 1778-80. © Royal Academy of Arts, London. Photographer: John Hammond
This group show explores the journeys of women artists from Tudor times to the First World War, highlighting figures such as Mary Beale, Angelica Kauffman, Elizabeth Butler, and Laura Knight. The exhibition underscores their contributions to art training and challenges faced in the male-dominated art world.
Date: 16 May – 13 October 2024. Price: TBC. tate.org.uk.
Alvaro Barrington: Annual Tate Britain Commission
Portrait of Alvaro Barrington. Courtesy of Thaddaeus Ropac. Photo: Jeremiah Cumberbatch.
Contemporary artist Alvaro Barrington is set to create a new commission for the Duveen Galleries, enhancing Tate Britain's neo-classical environment with a fresh touch.
Date: 29 May 2024 – 10 November 2024. Price: TBC. tate.org.uk.
Turner Prize 40th Anniversary: A Milestone Celebration
Installation view of Jesse Darling at Towner Eastbourne, 2023. Photograph Angus Mill.
Marking four decades of the Turner Prize, this exhibition features shortlisted artists chosen by a notable jury. The Turner Prize remains a significant platform for contemporary art recognition.The shortlisted artists for the 2024 exhibition will be announced in the spring.
Date: 25 September 2024 – 16 February 2025. tate.org.uk.
Photographing 80s Britain: A Critical Decade in Focus
Paul Trevor, Outside police station, Bethnal Green Road, London E2, 17 July 1978. Credit: Paul Trevor © 2023.
Exploring photography's role in social change during the Thatcher years, this exhibition showcases works from collectives like Autograph ABP and journals such as Ten 8 and Cameraworks. It offers a comprehensive view of photography as a tool for artistic experimentation and societal commentary.
Date: 21 November 2024 – 5 May 2025. Price: TBC. tate.org.uk.
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