Tate Britain: Events Archive on Art.Base

Burne-jonesThe last of the Pre-Raphaelites, Burne-Jones is synonymous with a refined and spiritualised style of beauty

From being an outsider in British art, and spending much of his life in isolation, Burne-Jones (1833–1898) became a key figure in the art world at the end of the 19th century and a pioneer of the symbolist movement.

Sir Edward Coley Burne Jones

Wednesday 24 October 2018 to Sunday 24 February 2019
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Turner Prize 2018One of the best-known prizes for the visual arts in the world

Established in 1984, the Turner Prize is awarded to a British artist for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work. The prize alternates each year between being held at Tate Britain and being hosted by another UK venue.

Tuesday 25 September 2018 to Sunday 06 January 2019
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Tate Britain Commission 2018We invite a contemporary British artist to create a new work in the grand Duveen Galleries

The series began in 2000, when a new sculpture by Mona Hatoum was unveiled, and has been an annual event since 2008. Featured artists have since included Mark Wallinger, Martin Creed, Fiona Banner, Simon Starling, Phyllida Barlow, Pablo Bronstein and Cerith Wyn Evans.

Fiona Banner Martin Creed Phyllida Barlow Cerith Wyn Evans Mark Wallinger Pablo Bronstein Simon Starling

Tuesday 20 March 2018 to Sunday 14 October 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

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Aftermath Art In The Wake Of World War OneExploring the impact of World War One on British, German and French art

Marking the 100 years since the end of World War One, Aftermath: Art in the Wake of World War One looks at how artists responded to the physical and psychological scars left on Europe. Art was used in many ways in the tumultuous period after the end of the war, from documenting its destructive impact, to the building of public memorials and as a social critique.

Pablo Picasso George Grosz Otto Dix Hannah Höch André Masson Fernand Léger Winifred Knights C.R.W Nevinson

Tuesday 05 June 2018 to Sunday 16 September 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

All Too Human Bacon, Freud And A Century Of Painting Life image

All Too Human Bacon, Freud And A Century Of Painting LifeCapturing the sensuous, immediate and intense experience of life in paint

Celebrating painters in Britain who found new ways of depicting people, places, feelings and relationships. All Too Human features London-based artists including Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon alongside rarely seen work from their contemporaries including Frank Auerbach and Paula Rego. Despite differences in approach and style, all these artists strove to represent human figures and their surround

Lucian Freud Francis Bacon Lucian Freud Rank Auerbach Paula Rego

Wednesday 28 February 2018 to Monday 27 August 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

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The Ey Exhibition: Impressionists In LondonThe story of the artists who fled to Britain to escape war in France

This exhibition presents captivating works by Monet, Tissot, Pissarro and their compatriots. In the 1870s, France was devastated by the Franco-Prussian war and insurrection in Paris, driving artists to seek refuge across the Channel. Their experiences in London and the friendships that developed not only influenced their own work but also contributed to the British art scene.

Dalou Sisley Derain Legros

Thursday 02 November 2017 to Monday 07 May 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

The Ey Exhibition Impressionists In London, French Artists In Exile

In the 1870s, France was devastated by the Franco-Prussian war and insurrection in Paris, driving artists to seek refuge across the Channel. Their experiences in London and the friendships that developed not only influenced their own work but also contributed to the British art scene.

Thursday 02 November 2017 to Sunday 29 April 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Early ExchangeJoin the Early Years and Families team to explore different approaches for introducing children to art

This event explores a range of ways Early Years practitioners can lead their groups through the gallery, encouraging dialogue, and engagement with the artworks on display.

Thursday 15 February 2018 to Thursday 15 March 2018
Art course in City of London, United Kingdom.

Salon: London CallingJoin us for an intimate discussion with contemporary French artists based in London

Inspired by The EY Exhibition: Impressionists in London, which explores the experiences and friendships French artists developed with their British counterparts between 1870 and 1904, this salon-style discussion features contemporary French artists currently based in London.

Friday 09 March 2018 to Friday 09 March 2018
Art talk in City of London, United Kingdom.

Make Space At TateRespond to works in Tate's collection in this artist-led community workshop for adults

This is a free 90 minute workshop for adults who may be visiting Tate for the first time and are welcome to come with a carer, supporting family member or friend. Led by an artist, these friendly workshops invite you to discuss artworks in a safe and supported environment and enjoy making your own response using materials from the Make Space art trolley.

Thursday 01 February 2018 to Thursday 08 March 2018
Art workshop in City of London, United Kingdom.

Under Fives Explore The GalleryEver wondered how to get the most out of a visit to the gallery with under 5s?

Come to Tate Britain and join choreographer and artist, Aya Kobayashi, to explore different ways of experiencing the galleries together, discovering exciting routes and journeys through the galleries alongside other families.

Saturday 03 February 2018 to Saturday 03 March 2018
Art workshop in City of London, United Kingdom.

Library And Archive Show And Tell: East And Southeast Asia image

Library And Archive Show And Tell: East And Southeast AsiaWelcoming the year of the Dog, we showcase resources available to staff and visitors researching East and/or Southeast Asia

In celebration of Lunar New Year, this display will focus on East and Southeast Asian art and will look at topics such as religious art, art and activism, issues of identity, as well as looking at artists from the diaspora and how their experience is reflected in their practice.

Friday 02 March 2018 to Friday 02 March 2018
Art talk in City of London, United Kingdom.

Salon: Refuge, Exile, MigrationJoin us for an intimate discussion exploring current political and artistic questions around exile

Inspired by The EY Exhibition: Impressionists in London, which tells the story of artists who fled to Britain to escape war in France, this salon-style discussion considers how notions of refuge, exile and migration continue to shape the contemporary world.

Daniel Trilling Idris Khan Meike Ziervogel

Friday 16 February 2018 to Friday 16 February 2018
Art talk in City of London, United Kingdom.

Sue Tompkins And Tony ConradA screening of Tony Conrad’s The Flicker 1966 followed by a live performance by Sue Tompkins

A seminal structuralist film, The Flicker emphasises the manner in which film conveys meaning through the use of codes and conventions, something that finds a parallel in Tompkins use of language and narrative in performance which she has described as ‘a process of layering’ through which ideas are obscured and revealed.

Tony Conrad Sue Tompkins

Thursday 15 February 2018 to Thursday 15 February 2018
Art screening in City of London, United Kingdom.

Rachel Whiteread

The most comprehensive exhibition to date of Rachel Whiteread, one of the Britain’s leading contemporary artists. Her work is characterized by its use of industrial materials such as plaster, concrete, resin, rubber and metal to cast the surfaces and volume in and around everyday objects and architectural space, creating evocative sculptures that range from the intimate to the monumental.

Rachel Whiteread

Sunday 17 September 2017 to Sunday 04 February 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Library And Archive Show And Tell: Michael Andrews image

Library And Archive Show And Tell: Michael AndrewsJoin us as we explore the archives of post-war artist Michael Andrews

Michael Andrews (1928-1995) began his career in the early 1950s after studying under William Coldstream at the Slade School of Fine Art.

Michael Andrews

Friday 02 February 2018 to Friday 02 February 2018
Art talk in City of London, United Kingdom.

Rachel Whiteread

One of Britain’s leading contemporary artists, Whiteread uses industrial materials such as plaster, concrete, resin, rubber and metal to cast everyday objects and architectural space. Her evocative sculptures range from the intimate to the monumental.

Rachel Whiteread

Tuesday 12 September 2017 to Sunday 21 January 2018
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Simeon Barclay: The Hero Wears Clay Shoes

Simeon Barclay is interested in how we construct and perform our identity. Drawing on advertisements, magazines, television and music, he combines images of culturally significant moments and figures with his personal memories to understand how we define and situate ourselves within society.

Simeon Barclay

Friday 07 July 2017 to Sunday 05 November 2017
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Queer British art

The opening of Queer British Art marks the 50 year anniversary of the decriminalisation of male homosexuality in England. Featuring works from the Pre-Raphaelites to Francis Bacon, the show explores how artists expressed themselves in a time when established assumptions about gender and sexuality were being questioned and transformed.

John Singer Sargent David Hockney Dora Carrington

Wednesday 05 April 2017 to Sunday 01 October 2017
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

David Hockney

This exhibition gathers together an extensive selection of David Hockney’s most famous works celebrating his achievements in painting, drawing, print, photography and video across six decades.

David Hockney

Thursday 09 February 2017 to Monday 29 May 2017
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Artist-in-residence Workshops: Spring 2017

A series of workshops for students and teachers, encouraging fresh perspectives on art. Each conversation, framed as it is through art and practice, will be different and unpredictable but always designed to encourage individuals to ask questions and form opinions.

Jonny Briggs Louise Ashcroft Jemma Egan Milda Lembertaite Sophie Michael Amelia Prazak

Thursday 05 January 2017 to Thursday 30 March 2017
Art workshop in City of London, United Kingdom.

Paul Nash

Paul Nash is one of the most distinctive and important British artists of the twentieth century and this is the largest presentation of his work for a generation.

Paul Nash

Monday 26 September 2016 to Sunday 05 March 2017
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Teachers’ Private View: David Hockney

Come and visit Tate Britain’s largest retrospective of David Hockney’s work at a private view devised for teachers by teachers.

David Hockney

Monday 27 February 2017 to Monday 27 February 2017
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Turner Prize 2016

The Turner Prize is an art award set up in 1984 to celebrate new developments in contemporary art. It is awarded each year to a British artist for an outstanding exhibition from the twelve past months.

Tuesday 27 September 2016 to Sunday 08 January 2017
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Archive Gallery Tours

Uncover amazing stories relating to the history of Tate Britain using Tate’s Library and Archive collections. Some tours include exploring archive material relating to Barbara Hepworth, see information desk for details.

Francis Bacon Barbara Hepworth Henry Moore Kenneth Clark Graham Sutherland Walter Sickert

Saturday 14 May 2016 to Saturday 31 December 2016
Art tour in City of London, United Kingdom.

David Tremlett Drawing for Free Thinking

Drawing for Free Thinking is a new wall drawing for Tate Britain, designed to wrap around the Manton stairwell.

David Tremlett

Monday 19 September 2011 to Saturday 31 December 2016
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Co-op Dialogues 1966-2016: Chris Welsby And Emily Richardson

Join us to explore nature and the human environment on film

Emily Richardson Chris Welsby

Monday 12 December 2016 to Monday 12 December 2016
Art screening in City of London, United Kingdom.

Late At Tate Britain

Bring your friends, check out an amazing mix of artworks, have a drink and a bite to eat. It’s free to get in, a great atmosphere with a relaxed immersive mix of sound and visuals, hands-on making activities and intriguing discussion all curated exclusively by 15−25 year olds from Tate Collective London.

Friday 05 August 2016 to Friday 02 December 2016
Art special_event in City of London, United Kingdom.

Ik Prize 2016: Recognition

Over three months, Recognition will create an ever-expanding virtual gallery by searching through Tate’s collection of British art and archive material online, comparing artworks with news images from Reuters based on visual and thematic similarities twenty-four hours a day.

Friday 02 September 2016 to Sunday 27 November 2016
Art exhibition in City of London, United Kingdom.

Co-op Dialogues 1966-2016: Jean Matthee And The Otolith Group

Join us to examine the nature of documentary history Jean Matthee and the Otolith Group each show a selection of their works that explore the possibility of a transnational, transdisciplinary and transgenerational approach to filmmaking. After the screening, join them in conversation with Maria Palacios Cruz, deputy director of LUX, London.

Jean Matthee Otolith Group

Monday 14 November 2016 to Monday 14 November 2016
Art screening in City of London, United Kingdom.

Tate Britain

Burne-jonesThe last of the Pre-Raphaelites, Burne-Jones is synonymous with a refined and spiritualised style of beauty

Turner Prize 2018One of the best-known prizes for the visual arts in the world

Tate Britain Commission 2018We invite a contemporary British artist to create a new work in the grand Duveen Galleries

Aftermath Art In The Wake Of World War OneExploring the impact of World War One on British, German and French art

All Too Human Bacon, Freud And A Century Of Painting LifeCapturing the sensuous, immediate and intense experience of life in paint

The Ey Exhibition: Impressionists In LondonThe story of the artists who fled to Britain to escape war in France

The Ey Exhibition Impressionists In London, French Artists In Exile

Early ExchangeJoin the Early Years and Families team to explore different approaches for introducing children to art

Salon: London CallingJoin us for an intimate discussion with contemporary French artists based in London

Make Space At TateRespond to works in Tate's collection in this artist-led community workshop for adults

Under Fives Explore The GalleryEver wondered how to get the most out of a visit to the gallery with under 5s?

Library And Archive Show And Tell: East And Southeast AsiaWelcoming the year of the Dog, we showcase resources available to staff and visitors researching East and/or Southeast Asia

Salon: Refuge, Exile, MigrationJoin us for an intimate discussion exploring current political and artistic questions around exile

Sue Tompkins And Tony ConradA screening of Tony Conrad’s The Flicker 1966 followed by a live performance by Sue Tompkins

Rachel Whiteread

Library And Archive Show And Tell: Michael AndrewsJoin us as we explore the archives of post-war artist Michael Andrews

Rachel Whiteread

Simeon Barclay: The Hero Wears Clay Shoes

Queer British art

David Hockney

Artist-in-residence Workshops: Spring 2017

Paul Nash

Teachers’ Private View: David Hockney

Turner Prize 2016

Archive Gallery Tours

David Tremlett Drawing for Free Thinking

Co-op Dialogues 1966-2016: Chris Welsby And Emily Richardson

Late At Tate Britain

Ik Prize 2016: Recognition

Co-op Dialogues 1966-2016: Jean Matthee And The Otolith Group

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