Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · No. 131

British Art

Tate Britain to Stage Major Turner and Constable Exhibition Marking 250th Anniversary of Artists' Births

Tate Britain to Stage Major Turner and Constable Exhibition Marking 250th Anniversary of Artists' Births

Tate Britain will present 'Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals' from November 27, 2025, to April 12, 2026, featuring over 190 works by the two landscape masters.

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Tate Britain Announces Major Turner and Constable Exhibition and Free Entry for London Taxi Drivers

Tate Britain Announces Major Turner and Constable Exhibition and Free Entry for London Taxi Drivers

Tate Britain will host 'Turner and Constable: Rivals and Originals' from 27 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of both artists' births.

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Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection

Tate and National Portrait Gallery Acquire Rare William Dobson Self-Portrait for Public Collection

Tate and the National Portrait Gallery have completed the joint acquisition of a rare self-portrait by William Dobson, dating from 1635-1640. The work is currently on display at Tate Britain, where it has been reunited with Dobson’s 'Portrait of the Artist’s Wife' for the first time since 1948.

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