Migrations Exhibition at Tate Britain

The Migrations exhibition at Tate Britain takes place during 2012 in a celebration of the ways in which British art has been shaped and diversified by migration. Featuring a variety of artists from Van Dyck to Francis Alys, Tate Britain take a look at migrating artists's work from the 17th century up to the present day.

Migrations exhibition at Tate Britain
Looking not just at the migration of the artists themselves, but also at the circulation of ideas and concepts, the Migrations exhibition at Tate Britain seeks to explore the ways in which art has universal appeal, bringing together different influences and creating new and exciting styles by combining traditions from many cultures.

Cultural influence
Starting with the likes of Anthony Van Dyck, born in Antwerp, who became the court painter famous for producing pictures of Charles I. His style became heavily influential on the way in which royal portraiture was produced and shaped perceptions of the British aristocracy of the time. The Royal Academy is also examined as alongside British artist Joshua Reynolds, the Swiss-Austrian Angelica Kaufmann and Anglo-American Benjamin West were key players in setting up the organisation. Britain, France and American artists were regularly exchanging ideas about art during the 19th century, with the likes of John Singer Sargent playing a key part. On show in the Migrations exhibition at Tate Britain you can see examples of these artists, and see for yourself how their influences spread.

Modern movements
From the 20th and 21st century, visitors to the exhibition are able to see work from Piet Mondrian, Naum Gabo and Laszlo Maholy-Nagy, all of whom sought refuge in Britain to escape political unrest during the 1930s and 40s. Many other artists moved to Europe and Britain during the 50s and 60s, including conceptual artists from the commonwealth, claiming that they were stateless global citizens, like the Black Audio Film Collective. Contemporary work also has a place in the Migrations exhibition at Tate Britain, demonstrating how British art has come to represent a much wider international aspect, with pieces from Zineb Sedira and Steve McQueen, both from 2009, rounding off the show.

500 years of art
With a whole host of reasons behind the migration of artists from their original homes to Britain, including basic developments in transportation and new artistic institutions, to political and economic situations. Bringing their own cultural influences with them, these artists have chosen to live in Britain and contribute to the long and varied history of British art. Here you can see just how the movement of people around the world, causes shifts in thinking and sometimes dramatic changes in the artistic community.

The Migrations exhibiton at Tate Britain takes place from Tuesday 31st January - Wednesday 15th August 2012.

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