This summer, artist Oscar Murillo will transform the Turbine Hall into an enormous painting garden. Oscar invites everyone to join him in creating a vibrant work of epic proportions. Pick up a paintbrush and make your mark using wave-like strokes to flood a giant canvas. Once the canvases are flooded with paint they will be displayed on scaffolding in the Turbine Hall.
The flooded garden is inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings of his flower garden in Giverny, France, and builds upon Oscar’s own series of Surge works. For inspiration, works from this series will be on display in the South Tank, featuring expressive oil paint flowing across their surfaces, like water. Like the artist, we’ll be using deep hues of blue, bright yellows and pinks to create this collaborative piece of art.
Oscar often paints over words, etchings, and debris from his studio, covering them with his own marks. We'll do the same, painting over thousands of drawings, marks and words contributed by people of all ages from around the world and local community groups at Tate Modern.
The artist is often thinking about how people and things move around the world. The canvases you’ll see as part of The flooded garden will contain references to current world events.
As part of The flooded garden, performances will flood Tate Modern with music and movement. Every Wednesday at 15.00, the Turbine Hall will be filled with the sounds of Mar, Río y Cordillera, a group from the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia. On Thursday 1 August at 15.00, a group of international performers activate Oscar’s installation in the South Tank.
This activity involves messy materials – please wear suitable clothing.
Please note that every Tuesday 10.30–11.30 there is a relaxed hour session; primarily for neurodivergent children and adults, and any other visitors with sensory needs who prefer a more relaxed experience.
All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner street.
There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Nathalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
- A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.
To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.
For more information before your visit:
- Email hello@tate.org.uk
- Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 – option 1 (daily 09.45–18.00)
To enjoy this experience safely, please follow these guidelines:
Materials
We'll be using artist-grade acrylic paint. It can stain clothes and irritate sensitive skin so requires close adult supervision. Paint sticks can be found in the space for younger children.
Protective Gear
If you would like protective equipment please ask a member of our team.
Supervision
Adults are responsible for the children in their care. Supervise closely to avoid ingestion or misuse of paint.
Photos
Feel free to take pictures of the artwork, but only photograph the children in your group.
Clean-Up
When finished, leave brushes in the pots provided. Wipes are available for cleaning, and our team can direct you to nearby toilets for washing hands.
Be mindful of others, have fun and let your creativity flow!
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UNIQLO Tate Play: Oscar Murillo The flooded garden in partnership with UNIQLO. With additional support from Daler-Rowney through the supply of paint.
