Tate Liverpool

Fernand Léger Explore a comprehensive retrospective of Fernand Léger

Regarded as a forerunner of pop art, Fernand Léger (1881–1955) was key figure of international modernity. This retrospective of more than 50 of his works, many rarely seen in the UK, will show Léger’s iconic paintings, alongside important films such as Ballet Mécanique 1924.

Fernand Léger

Friday 23 November 2018 to Sunday 17 March 2019
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Egon SchieleSee rarely-exhibited drawings by Egon Schiele in an exhibition marking the centenary year of his death

Egon Schiele (1890–1918) is internationally known for depicting the human figure in a heightened state of emotional tension. A pupil of Gustav Klimt, Schiele developed a distinctive style which still fascinates and affects audiences. His ability to capture intensity in a daring and explicit way acted as a precursor of many expressionist tendencies that followed in the later 20th century.

Egon Schiele

Thursday 24 May 2018 to Sunday 23 September 2018
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Ken's Show: Exploring The UnseenSee an exhibition 30 years in the making

2018 marks our 30th year anniversary! To celebrate, we’re presenting a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition conceived by Ken Simons, an Art Handler who has worked at Tate Liverpool since we opened in 1988.

Friday 30 March 2018 to Sunday 17 June 2018
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

ARTIST ROOMS: Roy Lichtenstein in Focus

ARTIST ROOMS: Roy Lichtenstein in Focus presents more than 20 paintings including works on paper and reliefs by one of the great American pop artists of the twentieth century. Lichtenstein emerged during the 1960s and is renowned for his iconic paintings based on comic strips, advertising imagery, overt adaptations of works of art by others, as well as stylised sea, sky and moonscapes.

Roy Lichtenstein

Wednesday 27 September 2017 to Sunday 10 June 2018
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

John Piper

The English artist John Piper (1903–1992) is renowned for his extraordinarily diverse practice that embraced landscape, architectural and abstract compositions, as well as his theatre and stage sets for Benjamin Britten, and his stained-glass windows.

John Piper

Friday 17 November 2017 to Sunday 11 March 2018
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Mary Reid Kelley

Kelley uses word-play and puns to suggest alternative versions of history and mythology in this new commision for Tate Liverpool

Mary Reid Kelley

Friday 10 November 2017 to Sunday 11 March 2018
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Surrealism In Egypt: Art And Liberty 1938 – 1948

Uncover how surrealism developed beyond Europe, and how a collective of artists and writers influenced Cairo’s art scene

Sam Bardaouil Till Fellrath

Tuesday 17 October 2017 to Sunday 11 March 2018
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Aleksandra Mir: Space Tapestry

Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry and the anonymous artists who depicted Halley’s Comet in 1066, Space Tapestry: Faraway Missions is a wall hanging made by artist Aleksandra Mir (b. 1967) which is 58 metres long, made on synthetic canvas.

Aleksandra Mir

Friday 23 June 2017 to Sunday 15 October 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919–1933

See intimate portraits of ordinary people during Germany’s inter-war years Portraying a Nation: Germany 1919–1933 presents the face of Germany between the two world wars told through the eyes of painter Otto Dix (1891–1969) and photographer August Sander (1876–1964) - two artists whose works document the radical extremes of the country in this period.

Otto Dix August Sander

Friday 23 June 2017 to Sunday 15 October 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Tracey Emin And William Blake In Focus

Join us for Tracey Emin and William Blake: In Focus and discover surprising links between the two artists

Tracey Emin William Blake

Friday 16 September 2016 to Sunday 03 September 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Ellsworth Kelly In Focus

See work by one of America’s greatest 20th century abstract artists Tate Liverpool presents newly bequeathed works by the pioneering American artist Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015) alongside 20 paintings, prints and reliefs from the Tate collection.

Ellsworth Kelly

Monday 03 April 2017 to Monday 29 May 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

O.k. – The Musical

Witness the entire production of a musical unfold live in the gallery over the space of four weeks, culminating in three special performances

Christopher Kline

Saturday 01 April 2017 to Monday 01 May 2017
Art performance in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Cécile B. Evans

Featuring two humanoid robots and a robot dog, Sprung a Leak 2016 is a brand new work by artist Cécile B. Evans.

Cécile B. Evans

Friday 21 October 2016 to Sunday 19 March 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Edward Krasiński

‘I come up with an idea, and then bang! There’s no knowing what the result will be.’ Edward Krasiński 1997

Edward Krasiński

Friday 21 October 2016 to Sunday 05 March 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Yves Klein

One of the most influential figures of the post-war era, Yves Klein’s (1928-1962) career was marked by extraordinary creativity. His bold attitude to art and life influenced later generations of artists and foresaw important artistic movements including pop, conceptual, installation and performance art.

Yves Klein

Friday 21 October 2016 to Sunday 05 March 2017
Art exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

2 collections

Everybody Razzle Dazzle

Liverpool Biennial, 14–18 NOW WW1 Centenary Art Commissions and Tate Liverpool have co-commissioned one of the major figures of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake, to ‘dazzle’ a Mersey Ferry in partnership with Merseytravel and National Museums Liverpool (Merseyside Maritime Museum).

Peter Blake

Thursday 02 April 2015 to Saturday 31 December 2016
Art benefit in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Henry Priestman And Sam Winston Live A Part Of Folk Festival On The Dock

As part of Folk on the Dock – a new music festival celebrating the impact of ships and crews on Liverpool’s musical landscape, as they passed through the famous Albert Dock – we’ll play host to headline act Henry Priestman and emerging talent Sam Winston.

Henry Priestman Sam Winston

Saturday 27 August 2016 to Saturday 27 August 2016
Art performance in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

The Christians Live At Tate LiverpoolA Part Of Folk Festival On The Dock

Enjoy a 90 minute acoustic performance set in the unique surroundings of Tate Liverpool. With infectious melodies and warm harmonies The Christians burst onto the music scene in the 80’s selling millions of albums worldwide over an impressive 30 year career.

Friday 26 August 2016 to Friday 26 August 2016
Art performance in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Free Radicals Poetry ReadingPart Of Liverpool Biennial 2016

Join radical poets Juliana Spahr and Sean Bonney, and new British poet Ruby Robinson for an evening of politically-charged poetry readings.

Juliana Spahr Sean Bonney Ruby Robinson

Tuesday 09 August 2016 to Tuesday 09 August 2016
Art special_event in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Francis Bacon and Maria Lassnig Summer School led by artist Jai Chuhan

Join artist Jai Chuhan to explore depiction of the human form in architectural spaces, inspired by the dramatic paintings of Bacon and Lassnig as a starting point for critical engagement and creativity.

Francis Bacon Maria Lassnig Jai Chuhan

Friday 08 July 2016 to Sunday 10 July 2016
Art course in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Guided Tour with Francesco Manacorda, Tate Liverpool’s Artistic Director

Learn more about how the gallery operates with special behind the scenes guided tours. Led by Curators and Art Handlers, joining a guided tour will allow you to learn more about the way we work.

Francesco Manacorda

Saturday 07 May 2016 to Saturday 07 May 2016
Art tour in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

5 collections

Works to Know by Heart: Matisse in Focus

This autumn Tate Liverpool presents one of the most iconic works ever made by Henri Matisse – The Snail 1953. Due to the delicate nature of the work, this is your only opportunity to see The Snail outside of London, as this masterpiece will not tour to other venues in our lifetime.

Henri Matisse

Friday 20 November 2015 to Monday 02 May 2016
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

3 collections

Art Gym

Improve your art rate this spring! Tate Collective Liverpool and Turner Prize winners Assemble present Art Gym; a three week programme of free, drop-in activities held within a new and specially designed space at Tate Liverpool.

Monday 07 March 2016 to Thursday 31 March 2016
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

2053: A Living Museum

It’s 2053. All of the artworks in Tate Liverpool’s special exhibition An Imagined Museum have vanished, replaced by a ‘living museum’ an army of people assembled to preserve the memory of the artworks that were once on display.

Alexandra Pirici Manuel Pelmuş

Saturday 20 February 2016 to Sunday 21 February 2016
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

6 collections

Works to Know by Heart: An Imagined Museum

You’ve arrived at Tate Liverpool in the future. All of the works of art on display are about to disappear, forever. Which works of art do you want to know by heart, committing them to memory so that your favourite piece lives on?

Andy Warhol Claes Oldenburg Bridget Riley Rachel Whiteread Marcel Duchamp Dorothea Tanning

Friday 20 November 2015 to Thursday 14 January 2016
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Liverpool Biennial: Dazzle ship

14-18 NOW, Liverpool Biennial and Tate Liverpool present a joint commission by Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez. Cruz-Diez will paint a contemporary version of a

Friday 13 June 2014 to Thursday 31 December 2015
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Glenn Ligon: Encounters and Collisions

Glenn Ligon (b 1960) is one of the most significant American artists of his generation. Much of his work relates to abstract expressionism and minimalist painting, remixing formal characteristics to highlight the cultural and social histories of the time, such as the civil rights movement.

Glenn Ligon

Tuesday 30 June 2015 to Sunday 18 October 2015
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Jackson Pollock: Blind Spots

Jackson Pollock (1912–1956) is widely considered to be one of the most influential and provocative American artists of the twentieth century.

Jackson Pollock

Tuesday 30 June 2015 to Sunday 18 October 2015
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

Cathy Wilkes

The most comprehensive gathering of her works to date, Cathy Wilkes brings together more than a decade of the Turner Prize nominated artist’s consistently lauded practice. Since the late 1990s Cathy Wilkes (b.1966) has made installations and assemblages which combine investigations into sculptural art history often with personal references.

Cathy Wilkes

Friday 06 March 2015 to Sunday 31 May 2015
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.

György Kepes

Discover the ground-breaking photography of artist, designer and educator György Kepes (1906–2001).

György Kepes

Friday 06 March 2015 to Sunday 31 May 2015
Art exhibition in Merseyside, United Kingdom.