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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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

See the Winners of our 2020 Portfolio Art Competition

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Learn and Engage with us during Covid-19

Black Lives Matter

Support for Artists and Creatives

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