Highlights
TATE PAPERS
Tate Papers no.24
In this issue: the internationalism of pop art, William Hazlitt, Paul Thek and Lynn Hershman Leeson
Interview
In Focus Interview: Christian Weikop
Christian Weikop on Anselm Kiefer’s subversive Heroic Symbols 1969 and interviewing the artist at his studio complex on the outskirts of Paris.
IN FOCUS
In Focus: Mousehold Heath, Norwich
Sam Smiles and Rachel Scott explore the techniques, materials and complicated history of this large oil painting by John Crome.
IN FOCUS
In Focus: Heroic Symbols
Christian Weikop investigates Anselm Kiefer’s Heroic Symbols – hundreds of photographs documenting the artist performing the taboo Sieg Heil salute.
IN FOCUS
In Focus: The Doll’s House
Samuel Shaw explores this beguiling painting by William Rothenstein, from a critical period in British art history.
Interview
In Focus Interview: Samuel Shaw
Samuel Shaw discusses William Rothenstein’s Paris sketchbook, linocuts as a tool for looking and the enigmatic allure of The Doll’s House.
Research feature
A Bigger Splash: Interview with Catherine Wood
Jonah Westerman interviews Catherine Wood, curator of the exhibition A Bigger Splash
Tate Modern : Conference
Media in Transition
Wednesday 18 November – Friday 20 November 2015A major international conference focused on the intersection of media art and technological change over time.
Research feature
David Sylvester: A British Critic in New York
In 1960 the critic David Sylvester travelled to New York on a trip that marked a major change in his practice
Research project
John Singer Sargent’s Painting Methods and Materials
This new research project will bring together past technical studies as well as new material on Sargent’s methods
Latest Research
Tate Research Centre: Learning
The Research Centre exists to promote research and knowledge exchange for learning in galleries
Research feature
Between Action and Image: Performance as ‘Inframedium’
Jonah Westerman considers the place of performance as ‘inframedium’
Projects
Rothko conservation project
The Rothko conservation project was established to treat the damage caused to Rothko’s ‘Black on Maroon’
Exhibition catalogue
Phyllida Barlow
Exhibition catalogue for the Tate Britain 2014 commission with essay, artist proposal and video interview
Research at Tate
- Research at Tate
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- Research Centres
Research Centres focus attention on areas of particular interest and contribute to research communities
- Research projects
Explore current and past research projects at Tate
- Research posts
Opportunities in Tate’s Research department include fellowships, research posts, placements and studentships
Research publications
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
Henry Moore: Sculptural Process and Public Identity
Discover how Moore made his sculptures and explore his public status
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
In Focus projects
Ongoing series examining works in Tate’s collection
Research publication
J.M.W. Turner: Sketchbooks, Drawings and Watercolours
Read about one of Britain’s great Romantic artists
Research publication
The Camden Town Group in Context
Explore the world of the Camden Town Group of artists in Edwardian Britain
research publication
The Art of the Sublime
Explore the history of the sublime and what it means today
Research resources and facilities
- Art & Artists
Explore and research all facets of Tate’s collection of British, international, modern and contemporary art from 1500 to the present day online
- Tate Library
The Library’s a unique collection of books, exhibition catalogues and rare items document British art since 1500 and international art since 1900
- Tate Archive
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- Prints & Drawings Rooms
View works on paper from the collection ranging from the Turner Bequest to modern and contemporary prints and drawings at Tate Britain
Audio Arts
Audio Arts
Listen to the innovative cassette-magazine Audio Arts, established by Bill Furlong in 1972. Includes interviews with Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys and Marina Abramović
- Past conference recordings
Browse through audio and video recordings from past conferences held at Tate
- British Art Network
This network brings together curators, academics and researchers working on British art across the UK. Browse our resources and find out about future events
- Public Records
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