Tate will celebrate David Hockney's 90th birthday in 2027.
Tate has unveiled its exhibition programme for 2027, bringing together a mix of historic, modern and contemporary artists. A major highlight will be the celebration of David Hockney’s 90th birthday, which includes an installation at Tate Modern and a retrospective at Tate Britain.
The programme spans centuries and continents, featuring influential figures such as Thomas Gainsborough, Claude Monet and Edvard Munch, alongside contemporary voices including Sonia Boyce, Lynda Benglis and Chila Kumari Singh Burman. Group exhibitions will explore artistic life during the Tudor period and the tradition of ink painting across Asia. Plus, the Turner Prize will also be hosted in the West Country for the first time.
Tate Modern
At Tate Modern, there is a range of exciting exhibitions that celebrate both old and new artists. Monet: Painting Time runs from 25 February to 27 June 2027 and brings together both celebrated and rarely seen works, exploring Monet’s fascination with time, from fleeting moments to shifting seasons. Ink runs from 22 April to 30 August 2027, marking Tate’s first exhibition dedicated to the practice of ink painting.
The exhibition on Baya runs from 10 June to 17 October 2027 and is the first UK show devoted to the artist Baya Mahieddine, featuring more than 100 works that highlight her vivid style and lasting influence. Nalini Malani runs from 1 July 2027 to 3 January 2028, spanning six decades of multidisciplinary work that blends mythology and history.
Lynda Benglis runs from 30 September 2027 to 5 March 2028 and showcases her radical approach to materials and form. Edvard Munch runs from 11 November 2027 to 23 April 2028, and examines his soul paintings through the lens of cinema and visual storytelling. Plus, it includes contributions from contemporary filmmakers and academics.
Tate Britain
At Tate Britain, the programme continues with a range of exhibitions. Sonia Boyce runs from 24 March to 22 August 2027 and celebrates 40 years of her boundary-pushing work with a vibrant, multisensory display. Gainsborough runs from 20 May to 10 October 2027, and marks the 300th anniversary of Thomas Gainsborough's birth.
David Hockney runs from 7 October 2027 to 20 February 2028, featuring over 200 works that span his remarkable career. The Tudors runs from 18 November 2027 to 23 April 2028 and includes key works by leading artists such as Hans Holbein the Younger, Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver.
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