Tate - Discover 100 years of photography and abstract art

TATE MODERN: OPENS 2 MAY SHAPE OF LIGHT COMING SOON

Shape of Light is the first major exhibition to explore the relationship between photography and abstract art. Spanning the century from the 1910s to the present day, it brings to life the innovation of photographers over this period, and shows how they responded and contributed to the development of abstraction. Key photographs are brought together from pioneers including Man Ray and Alfred Stieglitz, as well as major contemporary artists such as Barbara Kasten and Thomas Ruff.

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TATE MODERN: 25 APRIL JEAN PAINLEVÉ: SILVER, PHOTONS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS Explore the captivating short films of Jean Painlevé, which have influenced artists from Philippe Parreno to Joan Jonas.  Find out more LIST EXPLORE THE A-Z OF MODERNIST PHOTOGRAPHY Learn more about the artists, techniques and terminology connected to this period of photography. Read more

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