BlogThe Buck stopped here
'We abstracted our experience—that is how we saved ourselves': emotional opening at Margate's show of African American art
PreviewExhibitions
America's Deep South heads to the UK’s south coast for remarkable exhibition
Around 20 artists from the US will show at Margate's Turner Contemporary, some for the first time in a UK institution
NewsArt Basel in Miami Beach 2019
From Miami to Margate: Ellen Harvey’s mural depicting a slice of South Florida travels abroad
The hand-painted designs for her permanent installation will be included in the artist’s solo show at Turner Contemporary next year
Podcast
Turner Prize shocker: what next? Plus, Teresita Fernández in Miami
We talk to Louisa Buck about the decision to award the Turner Prize to all of the nominees. Plus, Miami-born artist Teresita Fernández tells us about her homecoming show at Pérez Art Museum Miami. Produced in association with Bonhams, auctioneers since 1793
NewsTurner Prize
In shock move, all four nominated artists win Turner Prize 2019
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani will share the UK’s most prestigious art prize
BlogThe Buck stopped here
Pantyhose and an inflatable Tina prove Margate's cultural clout extends beyond Turner Prize
BlogIn the frame
Kerching! Mark Carney and Tracey Emin reveal £20 note featuring JMW Turner
NewsSponsorship
After backlash over homophobic sponsor, former BP chief steps in to fund Turner Prize
John Browne is among four new supporters of the award that launches in Margate
BlogIn the frame
Blow-up Tina Turner comes to Margate in time for the Turner Prize
NewsPublic art
A new series of waterfront commissions boosts Southeast England's artistic renaissance
Site-specific works by artists such as Michael Rakowitz and Holly Hendry are planned as part of the Creative Coast initiative led by Turner Contemporary and Visit Kent
NewsBiennials & festivals
Actor Russell Tovey to curate new arts festival in the UK seaside town of Margate
Exhibitions and performances will coincide with this year’s Turner Prize exhibition at Turner Contemporary
NewsTurner Prize
Stagecoach sponsorship of Turner Prize ends after pressure over bus firm founder’s homophobic views
Artists and dealers had written letters in protest over the involvement of Brian Souter’s firm
NewsMuseums & Heritage
How to future-proof a work of art that will not be completed for 100 years
As Katie Paterson's sand castle project goes on tour, we look at how her Future Library is being made to outlive the artist
PreviewExhibitions
Turner Contemporary celebrates T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land with show curated by local community
Exhibition in Margate includes works by Edward Hopper, Lee Miller and John Stezaker
NewsExhibitions
Sculptor Jean Arp gets major show in UK after 55-year hiatus
Artist's ideas on "borderless space" particularly potent against the backdrop of Brexit
NewsExhibitions
Tracey Emin’s bed joined by Turner’s turbulent seascapes in Margate
New show at Turner Contemporary brings together artists who both once lived in seaside town
ArchiveTurner Contemporary
Victoria Pomery: An expert eye on Frieze
The director of Turner Contemporary chooses her favourite works from the fair—and reveals a very British preoccupation with the weather
CommentTurner Prize
Could the joint win sound the death knell for the Turner Prize?
Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani's decision to share the prize reflects the collective nature of their work, but how this could impact the future of the award remains to be seen
Louisa Buck