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Marie-Louise von Motesiczky – “painting is a wonderful state of mind”

Marie-Louise von Motesiczky is now recognised as one of the most important Austrian painters of the 20th century, though she spent most of her...

☀️ Why artist Judi Werthein loves Miami

‘My interest is to relate to the masses, not to the small circle of the art world’ Watch the full film from 2019 here:...

How did Whistler paint his famous Nocturnes?

Can you tell what types of brushes an artist used just by looking at their paintings? Jane McCree in the Tate Paintings Conservation Studio...

Take a closer look at one of Frida Kahlo’s most famous paintings 👀

Beatriz García-Velasco, Assistant Curator of International Art at Tate Modern, reflects on one of Kahlo’s most recognisable paintings, Self-portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird 🎟️...

Jordan Stephens reacts to painter Hurvin Anderson ✂️ 💈

Musician and podcaster Jordan Stephens takes a seat in Tate Britain's Hurvin Anderson show, and reflects on painting, culture and identity. From the beauty and...

nora chipaumire – ‘The body is not mute’

For the 2026 Infinities Commission, artist nora chipaumire presents gadzi, a sculptural installation that draws on the legends, stones and soil of her native...

In 1996, Tracey Emin carried out an exorcism

Assistant Curator Jess Baxter takes a closer look at Tracey Emin's Exorcism of the Last Painting I Ever Made (1996) See the artwork for yourself...

Julio Le Parc transforms the way you view the world 🌎 👀

Playful and mesmerising, our new immersive exhibition celebrates the visionary work of Julio Le Parc. Featuring his striking interactive installations, shimmering light sculptures, and...

What’s under the surface of a Whistler painting?

Don't always take a painting at face value. Join Rachel Scott in our Paintings Conservation Studio as she removes layers of old varnish to...