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This unique exhibition presents the works of Edward Burra alongside those of Ithell Colquhoun, giving you the opportunity to explore the creative worlds of two groundbreaking British artists with a single ticket.
Exhibition details:
- Dates: 13 June – 19 October 2025
- Suitable for: All ages
- Wheelchair access: Yes
The epic works of Edward Burra
Recognised as one of the most original British artists of the 20th century, Edward Burra is celebrated for his dynamic watercolours that capture the raw energy of urban life and queer subcultures during the 1920s. His work defies the gentle conventions of watercolour, using the medium to craft bold, often satirical scenes infused with colour and intensity.
This is the first major London retrospective of Burra’s work in four decades. It highlights his fascination with global cultures and his role as a perceptive observer of society. From haunting depictions of war-torn landscapes to surreal portrayals of industrial change, Burra’s art reflects the turbulence of his time. His personal experience with disability also shaped his empathetic lens, often focusing on those living on the margins.
Featuring over 80 works, including paintings, drawings, and rare archival materials from the Tate’s Edward Burra collection, this exhibition offers a comprehensive look at his extraordinary artistic journey.
The iconic Ithell Colquhoun
A pioneering figure in British Surrealism, Ithell Colquhoun was a fearless artist, writer, and occultist whose work explored the unconscious, the mystical, and the magical. Active in the 1930s and 1940s, she developed a deeply personal approach to art that blended surrealist techniques with esoteric symbolism.
This landmark exhibition brings together over 140 pieces, including rarely seen paintings, drawings, and archival documents. It traces Colquhoun’s artistic evolution—from her early academic studies and engagement with Surrealism to her later explorations of sexuality, ecology, and the occult. A highlight of the show is a dedicated space for her visionary interpretation of the Taro deck, a powerful synthesis of her artistic and spiritual practices.
Immerse yourself in a richly layered universe of two exhibitions. Get your tickets now!
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Wheelchair access:
There are five accessible parking spaces for disabled visitors, accessed via John Islip Street. Please book these spaces at least 24 hours in advance directly with Tate Britain
To borrow a wheelchair or walker you can ask a member of staff on arrival (subject to availability). Reservation is free.
Dyslexic visitors:
Large print guides, coloured overlays and magnifiers are available for exhibitions. Ask a member of staff at the exhibition entrance.
Autistic Visitors:
When you get to the gallery, ear defenders can be borrowed. Please ask a member of staff.
The Clore foyer tends to be the quietest place in the gallery. Ask a member of staff for more information.
Loud noises, flashing lights, smoke effects and strobe lighting feature in some artworks.
A quiet room is available to use on the main floor, adjacent to the Play Studio. This room is for neurodiverse people, families or anyone who would like to spend some quiet time away from the gallery environment.
Assistance dogs:
We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available from a member of staff at the cloakroom in the Manton foyer.
Blind and visually impaired visitors:
Enlarged print gallery plans are available on request.
Large print guides are available for all exhibitions.
You can access printed versions in the gallery: Ask a member of staff the exhibition entrance.
Bags and items larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted in the building. Potentially dangerous objects are also not permitted.
Yes! There are two entrances to the gallery. The Millbank entrance faces the River Thames and the accessible Manton Entrance is on Atterbury Street.
- There is a ramp down to the Manton entrance with central handrails
- The Manton entrance has automatic sliding doors
- The Manton entrance takes you to the lower floor of the gallery where there is level access to the
- Linbury Galleries, the Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms by appointment only, Café, toilets and baby care room
- There is lift and stair access to the gallery areas on the main floor
- Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00
- Last entry 17.30, galleries start closing 17.50