Turner Contemporary

Upcoming Virtual Events

This live online discussion convened by legal expert and scholar Dr Eddie Bruce-Jones brings together five artists and thinkers to address issues related to Black art and radical transformation. Discussion Participants are: Eddie Bruce-Jones, Barby Asante, Rabz Lansiquot, Imani Robinson and Kojo Koram.

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Discover the new virtual tour of our latest exhibition, We Will Walk – Art and Resistance in the American South. Curated by Hannah Collins and Paul Goodwin.

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The view from Turner Contemporary's windows looks out over the horizon and often frames mesmerizing sunsets. Whilst we are closed, we are installing a live camera so that audiences around the world can be inspired by the sea and sky, wherever they are. The live feed will run 24 hours a day for one week via this webpage.

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Due to the closure of the gallery as a result of Covid-19, Turner Contemporary were unfortunately unable to host the annual exhibition at the gallery this year, but we are proud to be sharing the winning works in this online gallery.

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Our work extends beyond world class exhibitions, to driving transformation in Margate and East Kent.

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Discover new YouTube workshops for families at home, creative resources and different ways to stay creative during this period.

#1960Now, ‘Mothers March On’ Atlanta, GA Silver Gelatin Print 2018 Courtesy of the Artist

We would like to express our solidarity with the anti-racist movements and protests happening around the world.

The team at Turner Contemporary have compiled this list of resources, funding and support for Artists and Creatives during Covid-19.

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Yemi Awosile, Installation view of Printed Whispers at OSE, Margate, 2019. Margate NOW. Photo by David Levene.

1927, Open School East and Turner Contemporary are three Margate-based arts organisations. We are passionate about Margate’s future and recognise the vital role that the arts play on individuals and the wider community.

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Turner Contemporary

Turner Contemporary is temporarily closed and planning to reopen on 22nd July 2020 until 6 September 2020 with We Will Walk – Art and Resistance in the American South and Barbara Walker Place, Space and Who. Find out more information here.

Upcoming Virtual Events

Online Discussion: 'We Will Walk': Black Art, Radical Transformation

New Virtual Tour of our Latest Exhibition

Margate Sky Live Feed

See the Winners of our 2020 Portfolio Art Competition

Our Story

Learn and Engage with us during Covid-19

Black Lives Matter

Support for Artists and Creatives

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