Highlights
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Talking Point
What does it mean to be a woman in art?
With shifting political landscapes and women's marches happening around the world, how are women artists addressing their rights and identities, … -
Interview
VALIE EXPORT: 'I Created my Own Identity'
Meet the Austrian feminist artist known for her photography and radical performances -
TateShots
Margaret Harrison: Studio visit
Which is more shocking, a naked women astride a giant banana, or Hugh Hefner in suspenders? -
TateShots
Njideka Akunyili Crosby: Inhabiting multiple spaces
Drawing on art historical, political and personal references, the Nigerian born artist creates densely layered figurative compositions
Artworks
Use what is dominant in a culture to change it quickly
I genuinely don’t understand why everyone isn’t a feminist – it’s simply about being treated fairly
Men put me down as the best woman painter … I think I’m one of the best painters
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In the Gallery
Women and Power
Explore stories of women’s empowerment across the centuries through works in our collection -
Interview
Hannah Hill x Kate Rolison
Meet Hannah Hill and up and coming embroidery artist Kate Rolison as they chat about art and mental health -
Tate Kids
Who are they?
Who is Anthea Hamilton?
Welcome to the wonderful (and weird) world of Anthea Hamilton -
Quiz
Find your art inspiration
Celebrate the pioneering work of women artists with our personality quiz -
Watch
Charlotte Prodger
Watch the TateShots film and learn more about the Turner Prize 2018 winner Charlotte Prodger -
How To
How to Weave like Anni Albers
Ever wondered how a piece of fabric is made? Join Textile Designer Rosa Pearks on how to warp and weft … -
Look Closer
Learn about 100 years of Dorothea Tanning
Discover the life and work of an artist who pushed the boundaries of surrealism -
Solange Knowles Ferguson on Black identity
The American singer-songwriter explores Black womanhood, inspired by the artwork of Betye Saar -
TateShots
Conserving the work of Choucair
Our team go to Beirut to help preserve paintings damaged by electricity curfews and changing temperatures -
TateShots
Bonnie Greer on Ellen Gallagher
The American artist has Irish and African American origins, which have shaped the texture and subject matter of her practice -
TateShots
An Introduction to Barbara Hepworth
Curator Chris Stephens spotlights the physical process and attention to detail behind Hepworth’s work -
Picture Essay
Fahrelnissa Zeid: city by city
Follow the international artist’s creative journey through each of the cities she spent time in -
Interview
Lubaina Himid in Conversation
Watch Lubaina Himid in conversation with Tate Director Maria Balshaw
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Asia and Art
Discover art and ideas by artists working across the Asian continent -
Family and Art
Uncover how artists have responded to the idea of family through art -
Migration and Art
Explore how artists reflect on moving to new places -
Queer Lives and Art
Discover LGBTQ artists and queer art -
Animals and Art
Explore photography and paintings of creatures and critters throughout art history
Artwork credits
Lubaina Himid Between the Two my Heart is Balanced 1991 Tate © Lubaina Himid
Saloua Raouda Choucair Composition in Blue Module 1947–51 Tate © Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation
Saloua Raouda Choucair Composition with Two Ovals 1951 Tate © Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation