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

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

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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)

TBC

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.

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