[Sony Music Entertainment Inc.] “Tate Gallery – YBA & Beyond: British Art That Changed the World in the 90s” to be held
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Press Release: August 28, 2025 “Tate – YBA & Beyond: British Art That Changed the World in the 1990s” to be held Common sense is overturned. The shock the world witnessed is here.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49041/258/49041-258-049a3fc65ed5bd31c67d17c6174b29cc-1909×2700.jpg Wolfgang Tillmans, “The Cock (Kiss),” 2002 ■What is the YBA? In July 1988, Damien Hirst, then a student at Goldsmiths, University of London, organized “Frieze,” an exhibition of work by students and alumni in a warehouse district in East London. Hirst and other artists of his generation actively sought out new opportunities to select, create, and exhibit their work from a completely new perspective. In 1992, art historian Michael Collis dubbed them the “Young British Artists (YBA)” in Art Forum magazine, and the term spread to the general public after an exhibition of the same name was held at the Saatchi Gallery. The free-flowing activities of the YBA artists helped the British art scene of the 1990s to attract global attention. ■Three major highlights of the exhibition 1. “UK 90s” Exhibition from Tate, the World Center of British Art This is the definitive guide to the YBAs and British art of the 1990s, compiled by the Tate itself. The exhibition examines the innovative creative trajectory of British art in the 1990s through approximately 100 works by around 60 artists from the Tate’s collection, which boasts one of the world’s largest collections of modern and contemporary art. 2. A collaboration between legendary star artists This exhibition brings together works by artists who have made their mark on the history of art around the world, including Damien Hirst, Julian Opie, Rubeina Himid, Steve McQueen, Tracey Emin, and Wolfgang Tillmans. 3. Art, Music,
Subculture, and Fashion Frenzy A breath of the golden age of British culture. This one-of-a-kind exhibition will take you to the heart of the revolutionary art, music, and fashion movements that took place in the UK in the 1990s.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49041/258/49041-258-2736e2d79684ff81e575105ca5e40683-900×1200.png Tate Modern Photo (C) Tate The Tate is one of the UK’s leading national art museums. It manages and exhibits the UK government’s collection of British art from 1500 onwards, as well as modern and contemporary art from around the world. The Tate operates four museums across the country, the first of which, Tate Britain, located on Millbank in London, has been the home of the national collection of British art since its opening in 1897. The largest, Tate Modern, opened in 2000 in a former power station on the River Thames in central London. It is the world’s most visited museum specializing in modern and contemporary art. ■Comment from the Tate Curator Gregor Muir It is a great honor for us to be able to present Tate’s first retrospective exhibition, “British Art of the 1990s,” at these renowned museums in Tokyo and Kyoto. The 1990s was a time of great political, economic, and cultural change in Britain. Amid this social climate, many artists embarked on new forms of expression and exploration. We hope that this exhibition will provide visitors with an opportunity to experience the essence of the works and artists that were born out of the dynamics of British society. Even in today’s rapidly changing world, the art of this era continues to have great significance. Profile As Director of Collections and Curator at the Tate, Gregor Muir leads the development of the museum’s collection with a UK and international perspective. He has previously worked at the Tate, ICA, Hauser & Wirth, and LUX Gallery, which he founded in 1997, and has made significant contributions to the international contemporary art scene. From the early to mid-1990s, he curated a number of pioneering video programs and group exhibitions featuring artists such as Jake and Dinos Chapman, Cerith Wyn Evans, Gary Hume, and Sam Taylor-Wood. He is also known for his close friendships with the YBA artists of the 1990s and for documenting their activities. He has published numerous articles on contemporary art, including a vivid book documenting the London art scene of the 1990s.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49041/258/49041-258-11cf1f4f70dde9a25c79500c41b9eb0e-1280×853.png Helen Little I am delighted that this exhibition is being held in Japan, a country with deep ties to the British art scene in the 1990s. As we worked on planning this exhibition, we were reminded of the many connections between our two countries, with many artists exhibiting their work in Japan and drawing creative inspiration from Japan. Delving into a period in British history beyond the traditional framework of art history and portraying the activities and
achievements of artists from across the UK as a single story was a deeply meaningful and fulfilling experience. We hope that visitors will also be able to sense the connections between regions and the atmosphere of that era, filled with change and creativity. Profile Helen Little specializes in 20th-century and contemporary British art and is currently Curator of Contemporary Art at Tate Britain, where she is also actively involved in the Tate’s international programs. He has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects, including the Turner Prize and an exhibition surveying British photography in the 1980s. He has also played an important role in the British art world, planning and curating large-scale retrospectives of world-renowned artists such as David Hockney and Chris Ofili. In addition to his work as a curator, he is also involved in editing and writing books and exhibition catalogs on modern and contemporary British art, bridging the gap between art historical research and practice.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49041/258/49041-258-0e7aa83b815b9567d84b9777e7ef6b4d-405×607.png ■ Key visual and logo for “Tate Gallery – YBA & Beyond: British Art that Changed the World in the 90s” The logo and key visuals for this exhibition were designed by collage artist and designer Kosuke Kawamura. Kawamura also serves as the creative director for Uniqlo UT and is an artist with deep ties to the Tate, having served as a judge for UTGP2025: Tate UT. Kosuke Kawamura Profile Artist/graphic designer. Born in Hiroshima Prefecture in 1979. As a collage artist, he has participated in numerous collaborations and solo and group exhibitions both in Japan and abroad. Notable examples include the main visuals for Katsuhiro Otomo’s first large-scale exhibition of original drawings, “Katsuhiro Otomo GENGA Exhibition” (2012), the collage work “AKIRA ART WALL PROJECT” (2019) using AKIRA, and the solo exhibition “TRY SOMETHING BETTER” (2021). He is currently active in graphic work for apparel brands, jackets, book covers, advertising design, and art direction. In 2021, he was appointed Creative Director of UT. He also serves as a judge for UTGP2025: Tate UT.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/49041/258/49041-258-2883e9385eb315e4a752bea966f9499b-634×882.png ■ Exhibition Overview Exhibition Title: Tate Gallery – YBA & Beyond 90s British Art that Changed the World English title: YBA & BEYOND: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection [Tokyo Exhibition] Date: February 11, 2026 (Wednesday/Holiday) – May 11, 2026 (Monday) Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo (7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Sponsored by: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Tate Gallery, Sony Music Entertainment, The Asahi Shimbun General inquiries: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) *Tour Information [Kyoto Exhibition] Dates: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026 Venue: Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (124 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) Organizers: Tate Gallery, Sony Music Entertainment, ABC Television, Kyodo Entertainment, The Kyoto Shimbun, FM802/FM COCOLO, Kyoto City Exhibition website:
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