The Tate galleries, including the renowned Tate Modern and Tate Britain in London, along with their branches in Liverpool and St Ives, have revealed an impressive exhibition schedule for 2027.
Highlighting the calendar is "Monet: Painting Time," marking Tate Modern's inaugural solo exhibition dedicated to the iconic French Impressionist. This collaborative show with Paris's Musée de l'Orangerie will showcase several of Monet's celebrated water lily paintings and other significant works from international collections. Following its Paris debut on September 30, 2026, it will be displayed at Tate Modern from February 25 to June 27, 2027.
In addition, Tate Modern will host a captivating multimedia installation in the expansive Turbine Hall, celebrating David Hockney's opera designs spanning the last fifty years. A retrospective of approximately 200 pieces by Nalini Malani is also scheduled from July 1 to January 3, alongside an exhibition of Edvard Munch's poignant "soul paintings" from November 11 to April 23.
Tate Britain is set to honor Hockney with a major exhibition in the fall, coinciding with his 90th birthday. This exhibition will feature over 200 works, including paintings, drawings, prints, and digital media experiments, running from October 7 to February 20. Additional shows will focus on artists such as Sonya Boyce, Thomas Gainsborough, and the Tudors, enriching the cultural landscape of the gallery.
Meanwhile, Tate Liverpool is preparing for its grand reopening in 2027 after four years of renovations. The inaugural exhibition will spotlight Chila Kumari Singh Burman, a British-Indian artist known for her vibrant, culturally infused works that challenge notions of gender and identity.
Lastly, Tate St Ives, located in the scenic region of Cornwall, will present two significant exhibitions: a site-specific commission by Kazakh artist Gulnur Mukazhanova from May to September, and a showcase of works by next year's Turner Prize nominees in the fall, with the winner announced in December.
These exhibitions not only celebrate artistic innovation but also foster a deeper engagement with diverse cultural narratives, setting a promising tone for the future of art appreciation and education.