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Geometric painting and sculpture in gallery

Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Something Old Something New 1974 © Estate of Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian (left). Saloua Raouda Choucair, Poem Wall 1963–5 © Saloua Raouda Choucair Foundation (right)

Infinite Geometry

Discover how mathematical and mystical principles inspired the geometrical abstract work of the artists in this display

There are endless possibilities when you see the geometry in nature and your environment

Monir Farmanfarmaian

This display brings together artists whose travel and transcultural exchanges led them to develop unique languages of geometric abstraction inspired by diverse but intersecting references.

Many of the artists share an interest in mathematical practices and the geometries found in natural forms. Many draw on the underlying principles of repetition and modularity found in modernist and Islamic architecture, poetry, design and science. In some cases they connect these principles to shared concepts of infinity and interconnectedness in certain mystical discourses.

Do you think any of the artworks encourage a sense of calmness or contemplation?

Many of the artworks evoke movement or rhythm across their surface through highly textured or fractured surfaces. Others suggest dynamic potential through interlocking elements or forms composed along different planes of light and colour. Together, the artworks show how abstract artists can deeply engage with geometric principles and spatial relationships, blurring the lines between craft, art and everyday life set by modern art history.

Thinking of your own experiences, what could the forms or patterns in the artworks remind you of?

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Tate Modern
Natalie Bell Building Level 2 East
Room 13

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1 February 2022 – 30 November 2025

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Dawoud Bey, Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #2 (Trees and Farmhouse)  2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey, Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #4 (Leaves and Porch)  2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey, Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #9  2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey, Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #16  2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey, Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #24  2017, printed 2020

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Roy DeCarava, Billie at Braddock’s, New York  1952, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Dancers, New York  1956, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Couple Dancing, New York  1956, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Across The Street, Night, Brooklyn  1978, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Night Feeding, Brooklyn  1973, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Four Men, New York  1964, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Man in Window, Brooklyn  1978, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Roy DeCarava, Milt Jackson, New York  1956, printed 1991

This work is from Twelve Photogravures 1950–79 (Tate P82474 – 85), a portfolio printed in 1991 comprising twelve handmade photogravure prints created by the African American photographer Roy DeCarava based on his photographs shot between 1950 and 1979. The twelve images included in the portfolio are: Horace Silver, New York 1963, Dancers, New York 1956, Paul Roberson, New York 1950, Couple Dancing, New York 1956, Across the Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, Milt Jackson, New York 1956, Fourth of July, Prospect Park, Brooklyn 1978, Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, Lingerie, New York 1950, Four Men, New York 1956, Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978 and Billie at Braddock’s New York 1952.

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Dawoud Bey Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #2 (Trees and Farmhouse) 2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #4 (Leaves and Porch) 2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #9 2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #16 2017, printed 2020

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Dawoud Bey Night Coming Tenderly, Black: Untitled #24 2017, printed 2020

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Roy DeCarava Billie at Braddock’s, New York 1952, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Dancers, New York 1956, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Couple Dancing, New York 1956, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Across The Street, Night, Brooklyn 1978, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Night Feeding, Brooklyn 1973, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Four Men, New York 1964, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Man in Window, Brooklyn 1978, printed 1991

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Roy DeCarava Milt Jackson, New York 1956, printed 1991

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