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YBA&BEYOND: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection

February 11 (Wed), 2026 - May 11 (Mon), 2026

  • Upcoming Exhibitions
  • Special Exhibitions

This exhibition explores the dynamic evolution of British art from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. After going through the Thatcher era (1979-1990), a charged and uncertain social climate gave rise to a new generation of artists who challenged traditional norms and embraced bold, experimental practices. Many of the newer generation of artists who came to prominence in the 1990s were referred to in the art and popular media under the title Young British Artists (YBAs). Alongside other artists active at the time, these artists explored themes such as popular culture, personal identity, and shifting social structures. They worked across a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. Featuring around 100 works by approximately 60 artists, the exhibition traces the radical creativity and groundbreaking approaches that redefined British art in the 1990s.

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Overview
Period
February 11 (Wed), 2026 – May 11 (Mon), 2026

Closed on Tuesdays
*Open on May 5, 2026

Opening Hours

10:00-18:00 (Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-20:00)
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Venue

The National Art Center, Tokyo
Special Exhibition Gallery 2E
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558

Organized by

The National Art Center, Tokyo; Sony Music Entertainment (Japan)Inc.; The Asahi Shimbun in collaboration with Tate 

Admission (tax included)
General 2,300 yen (Adults), 1,500 yen (College students), 900 yen (High School Student)
Advance 4,870 yen ( Tote Bag Ticket), 2,100 yen (Adults), 1,300 yen (College students), 700 yen (High School Student)
  • Advance tickets will go on sale starting December 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM.
  • Visitors who are under junior high school students and disabled people with ID booklets (along with the one assistant) will be admitted for free.
  • Free entrance to the exhibition for high school students from 25 March (Wed.) to 27 March (Fri.), 2026, upon presenting students ID.
  • Reduction (100 yen off) applies to visitors who present the ticket stub of a current exhibition at The National Art Center, Tokyo; Suntory Museum of Art; or Mori Art Museum. Please show the ticket stub at the YBA & BEYOND exhibition ticket booth.
  • Students, faculty and staff, of "Campus Members", can view this exhibition for 1300 yen (students) and 2100 yen (faculty/staff). Please purchase tickets at the "YBA&BEYOND" exhibition ticket booth.
  • The following credit cards and e-cash options are available for purchasing tickets at The National Art Center, Tokyo ticket counters.
    Credit Cards: MasterCard, VISA, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club, DISCOVER, UnionPay, QUICPay
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Inquiries

(+81) 47-316-2772 (Hello Dial)

What is YBA (Young British Artists)?

The label Young British Artists (YBAs) is applied to a loose group of British artists who began to exhibit together in 1988 and who became known for their openness to materials and processes, shock tactics and entrepreneurial attitude.

Highlights

Tate Presents the Ultimate “UK 90’s” Experience
Tate’s own take on the YBAs and the wider story of 1990s British art.

A Star-Studded Line-Up of Legends
Damien Hirst, Lubaina Himid, Steve McQueen, Tracey Emin, Wolfgang Tillmans, Julian Opie and many more – works by artists who made their mark on global art history.

Music × Subculture × Fashion
— the vibrant spirit of UK culture’s golden age.

Artists

Sarah Ainslie, Francis Bacon, Richard Billingham, Sutapa Biswas, Black Audio Film Collective, Henry Bond, Christine Borland, Angela Bulloch, Helen Chadwick, Dinos Chapman, Jake Chapman, Mat Collishaw, Keith Coventry, Michael Craig-Martin, Martin Creed, Jeremy Deller, Cathy De Monchaux, Tracy Emin, Ceal Floyer, Mark Francis, Anya Gallaccio, Gilbert & George, Liam Gillick, Douglas Gordon, Lucy Gunning, Richard Hamilton, Mona Hatoum, Lubaina Himid, Damien Hirst, Derek Jarman, Sarah Jones, Anish Kapoor, Jim Lambie, Michael Landy, Mark Leckey, Sarah Lucas, Steve McQueen, Lisa Milroy, Seamus Nicolson, Chris Ofili, Julian Opie, Cornelia Parker, Simon Patterson, Grayson Perry, Steven Pippin, Marc Quinn, Julie Roberts, David Robilliard, Johnnie Shand Kydd, David Shrigley, Georgina Starr, Wolfgang Tillmans, Gavin Turk, Mark Wallinger, Gillian Wearing, Rachel Whiteread, Elizabeth Wright. 
*Alphabetical by last name

Related Event

Opening Curator’s Talk
To celebrate the opening, curators from Tate will host a talk event.

  • Date: 11 February, 2026 (Wed, national holiday)
  • Time: 14:00-15:30
  • Venue: National Art Center, Tokyo – 3rd Floor Auditorium
  • Speakers: Gregor Muir (Director of Collection, Tate), Helen Little (Curator, British Art, Tate)
  • Moderator: Yukako Yamada (Curator, The National Arts Center, Tokyo)
  • Capacity: 240 people
  • Admission: Free admission for YBA & BEYOND exhibition ticket holders (first come, first served). Please present your same-day exhibition ticket stub.

Guided Tours by National Art Center Curator
Enjoy deeper insights into the exhibition with guided tours by NACT curator. (Japanese only)

  • Date: 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr (all Fridays)
  • Time: 18:30–19:15
  • Venue: National Art Center, Tokyo – Special Exhibition Gallery 2E
  • Capacity: 15 people per session
  • Admission: Free admission for YBA & BEYOND exhibition ticket holders (first come, first served). 

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