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TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

14 December 2022
Tate Americas Foundation Artists Dinner The 2022 Tate Americas Foundation Artists Dinner was a celebration of 20 years of the North American Acquisitions Committee and the Latin American Acquisitions Committee and the incredible artists whose work has entered the Collection in that time. During the past twenty years, these Committees have transformed Tate’s collection through pioneering and […]
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Celebrating 20 Year Anniversaries of the Latin American Acquisitions Committee and North American Acquisitions Committee

6 September 2022
Over 20 years ago, Tate created region specific acquisitions committees to enhance the Tate collection and to represent an integrated view of global art history for Tate audiences.  In 2001, the Tate Americas Foundation formed the North American Acquisitions Committee and then shortly after in 2002, with the leadership and guidance of Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian, they […]
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TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT

12 July 2022
We are delighted to share with you the Tate Americas Foundation Digital Annual Report for FY21/22. The report is available to view through the following link: Tate Americas Foundation Digital Annual Report FY 21/22 It was an exciting year at Tate with visitors steadily returning to visit the galleries in person. Donors showed great generosity for Tate and […]
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LAAC LONDON PROGRAM

11 July 2022
The Latin American Acquisitions Committee (LAAC) recently met in London for their annual Seminar Meeting. The Committee met with artists Hew Locke and Manuela Ribadeneira, visited Gasworks, and Committee member Catherine Petitgas graciously hosted a welcome dinner for everyone. Pictured, Hew Locke provides a walkthrough of his Tate Britain commission for the Committee.
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NAAC NEW YORK PROGRAM

11 July 2022
The North American Acquisitions Committee (NAAC) met in New York for their annual Allocations Meeting at which the they voted to acquire many exciting works for Tate’s Collection. Committee member Miyoung Lee generously hosted NAAC for lunch and a collection visit, and after they visited with artists Rick Lowe, Adam Pendleton, and Oscar Murillo. Pictured, […]
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TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION HOSTS 2021 ARTISTS DINNER

19 April 2022
The Tate Americas Foundation hosted its annual Artists Dinner honoring Tate Collection artists Dawoud Bey, Alfredo Jaar, Joan Jonas, Simone Leigh, Marilyn Minter, Shirin Neshat, and Anicka Yi. Proceeds from the dinner support exhibitions at Tate. Pictured above, artists Lorna Simpson, Anicka Yi, Dawoud Bey, Shirin Neshat, Alfredo Jaar, and Marilyn Minter attend the Artists […]
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TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION PROGRAM DURING FRIEZE LA

19 April 2022
The Tate Americas Foundation hosted a successful program during Frieze LA led by Britton Family Curator-at-Large, North American Art, Christine Y. Kim. Joined by Tate Director Maria Balshaw and Tate Board Chair Roland Rudd, highlights included studio visits with Charles Gaines, Tala Madani, and Catherine Opie, as well as a walkthrough of Black American Portraits at LACMA. […]
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LAAC POP-UP PROGRAM DURING ARCO MADRID

19 April 2022
The Tate Americas Foundation and Tate’s Latin American Acquisitions Committee (LAAC) hosted a pop-up program during ARCO Madrid. The program was joined by Director of Collections, Tate Modern, Gregor Muir and Curator, International Art, Michael Wellen. Pictured above, artist Carlos Garaicoa hosts the Committee for a studio visit.
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CHRISTINE Y. KIM APPOINTED BRITTON FAMILY CURATOR-AT-LARGE (NORTH AMERICAN ART)

22 November 2021
Tate Modern today announces Christine Y. Kim in the newly created position of Britton Family Curator-at-Large (North American Art). Based in Los Angeles and New York, her role will focus on the development of North American art in Tate’s collection through new research and acquisitions. Kim will start in January 2022.  Since 2009 Kim has […]
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TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION RELEASES DIGITAL ANNUAL REPORT

21 July 2021
We are delighted to share with you the Tate Americas Foundation Digital Annual Report for FY20/21. The report is available to view through the following link:  Tate Americas Foundation Digital Annual Report FY 20/21