Turner Contemporary is an art gallery in Margate, Kent, England, intended as a contemporary arts space and catalyst for the regeneration of the town.[1][2] The title commemorates the association of the town with noted landscape painter J. M. W. Turner, who went to school there, and visited throughout his life.[3]
History
Architectural design
The building was designed by David Chipperfield,[4] whose design for the 3-storey, 20 metres (66 ft) high[5] gallery opened on 16 April 2011,[6] 14,000 people visited in the first weekend[7] and 500,000 in its first year.[8] In August 2013 the gallery received its millionth visitor.[9]
On 20 February 2020, Turner Contemporary became the first contemporary building to feature on a Bank of England note.[10]
Turner Contemporary is the largest dedicated visual arts venue in Kent.[11] It is a registered charity under English law.[12]
Recognition
In November 2011, the venue received an award from the British Guild of Travel Writers, for an outstanding tourism project.[citation needed] Queen Elizabeth II visited Turner Contemporary on 11 November 2011, as part of a wider trip to Margate.[13]
Exhibitions
| Dates | Name | Featuring |
|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2024 - 1 September 2024
(Current) |
Ed Clark | The first institutional exhibition in Europe dedicated to pioneering artist Ed Clark (1926-2019) |
| 3 February 2024 - 6 May 2024 | Beyond Form: Lines of Abstraction, 1950-1970 | This exhibition features art from 50 female artists working within abstract art. Artists included in the exhibition are Bridget Riley, Louise Bourgeois and Agnes Martin.[14] |
| 7 October 2023 - 14 January 2024 | In the Offing | A group exhibition edited by Mark Leckey around themes of the seaside, nostaligia and esoteric views of the future. Featured a number of video and sound installations as well as traditional painting.[15] |
| 27 May 2023 - 10 September 2023 | Beatriz Milhazes: Maresias | A solo exhibition by Beatriz Milhazes, a leading figure from the Brazilian abstract art movement Geração Oitenta (1980s Generation)[16] |
Gallery
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Close up of the roof -
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Construction April 2010 from the north -
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Under construction in 2009
References
- ^ "Turner Contemporary". Art Rabbit. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ Worthington, Caroline (July–August 2011). "Reviews — Turner Contemporary, Margate". Museums Journal. 111 (7/8): 46–49.
- ^ Darwent, Charles (25 January 2009). "Superabundant: A Celebration of Pattern, Turner Contemporary, Margate". The Independent. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "New architect chosen for gallery". BBC.co.uk. 27 July 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
- ^ "Chipperfield unveils Turner Contemporary design for Margate". Building Design. 19 June 2007. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "Rendezvous: 'this plan needs a rethink'". Your Thanet News. 7 January 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
- ^ "Margate's Turner gallery has 45,500 visitors". BBC News. BBC. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
A total of 14,000 people visited on the opening weekend
- ^ Beached and hard to reach
- ^ "Turner Contemporary greets millionth visitor". BBC News. BBC. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ "New £20 note featuring J. M. W Turner revealed by the Bank of England". the Guardian. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
- ^ "Victoria Pomery". Ebbsfleet Landmark. Archived from the original on 19 October 2009. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "TURNER CONTEMPORARY, registered charity no. 1129974". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- ^ Hutchinson, Amanda (11 November 2011). "Royal Visit to Margate's Turner Contemporary". South East Tour Guides. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ Turner Contemporary. "Beyond Form: Lines of Abstraction, 1950-1970".
- ^ Turner Contemporary. "in the Offing".
- ^ Turner Contemporary. "Beatriz Milhazes: Maresias".
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