Wake, 2001 © Wolfgang Tillmans, 2003 In a unique format designed by the artist, If One Thing Matters, Everything Matters demonstrates a continually developing vision, constantly embracing new ideas and offering fresh perspectives on the world around us.

Tillmans' figurative photographs present us with a compelling alternative to conventional ideas about beauty - his landscapes, still-lifes and portraits have a distinctive energy, often appearing spontaneous and improvisatory when in fact they are carefully planned. He also recently began to make abstract compositions by manipulating the effects of light on photo-sensitive paper. While continuing to explore the potential of the still image Tillmans has begun to work with video, collaborating with the pop group, the Pet Shop Boys, on a music video and making a large-scale video installation, Lights (Body) 2000-2. He will make a new film to be premiered at Tate Britain during this exhibition. Supported by Tate International Council Media partner: The Guardian