Books published by Tate Publishing

The drawings included in this publication reveal the Sickert's working practice, an artist considered by many the 'father' of modern British art. Sickert was a prolific draughtsman throughout his career and used his drawings as preparatory works for his paintings. Drawn from nature, his sketches capture the intricacies of architectures, the infectious thrill of performance, and even the nuances of a subject's character. Sickert frequently visited locations again and again, investing long periods of time in locations to detail certain elements or even redraw entire views. In doing so, he was able to develop ideas and concepts before an image was possibly transferred to canvas. As a mentor and teacher to a younger generation of artists he also attempted to teach the use of preparatory drawings to his protâegâes, steering the course of arts practice in Britain. Stored in Tate's collection and archive, this selection of drawings not only serve as a record of Sickert's creative process but express his engagement with the world around him, both in Britain and abroad.

A fascinating insight into the lives and work of a remarkable range of contemporary artists Conducted by Richard Cork, one of the UK's most distinguished art writers, these intimate and revealing interviews provide a wealth of fascinating insights into the work of leading British artists. They discuss, often very frankly, their lives and art, their working methods and aspirations. The collection features an array of highly engaging and articulate artists, from Frank Auerbach, Anthony Caro, Richard Hamilton, David Hockney and Howard Hodgkin to Cornelia Parker, Tacita Dean, Grayson Perry and Rachel Whiteread. Drawing out Francis Bacon's impassioned musings on mortality, Tracey Emin's obsessive methods and subjects, the intensity of Anish Kapoor's internal journey and Richard Long's epic explorations of landscape, Cork is a penetrating, insightful and accessible interviewer. These conversations, brought together for the first time, brilliantly affirm his belief that 'talking to artists is like embarking on voyages of discovery'.

Brand new contemporary photography series, offering a truly international representation of photography now. A Finnish photographer captures the North-East of England with an migrs discerning eye.

New in paperback, a fresh history of contemporary performance and its crucial role in contemporary art, by one of the worlds leading curators and writers on performance art.

Brand new contemporary photography series, offering a truly international representation of photography now. An artist-activist in New Delhi chronicles womens emancipatory struggles.

Brand new contemporary photography series, offering a truly international representation of photography now. A South Africans camera locates queer lives in rural townships.

Accompanies the first major retrospective of Parkers work in the UK, at Tate Britain, London, 18 May 16 October 2022. Made in close collaboration with the artist, encompassing all aspects of Parkers career from the late 1970s to today.

Brand new contemporary photography series, offering a truly international representation of photography now. A Ghanaian-Russian photographer joins Black Lives Matter street protests in London.

Barbara Hepworth What Do You See introduces young readers to the sculptures of one of Britain's most significant modern artists.

The Great Paint is a brilliantly funny tale about what can happen when we forget to think of others and get carried away with our artistic endeavors ...

This beautiful and brilliant debut picture book from Rosie Haine celebrates all bodies in every colour, shape and size you can imagine! Now into paperback format.

A visual journey through 80 years of protest art, which is more relevant than ever in our digital, visually-rich and social-media driven age

A powerful and poignant record of an extraordinary artistic project celebrating frontline medical staff who have worked tirelessly for their community during the pandemic. Featuring an exclusive interview with the artist, and first hand accounts of the sitter's experiences.

Tate Britain: Look Again: the National Collection of British Art reimagined for today. Class is an incisive exploration of the relationship between social class and art by an extraordinarily gifted young writer.

Tate Britain: Look Again: the National Collection of British Art reimagined for today. Empire is a vital exploration of how Britain's colonial legacy has shaped its art, by one of the UK's most influential voices on the subject.

Tate Britain: Look Again: the National Collection of British Art reimagined for today. Gender is a polyphonic portrait of the representation of gender in art, from acclaimed playwright and artist, Travis Alabanza.

Tate Britain: Look Again: the National Collection of British Art reimagined for today. Feminism is a powerful new interpretation of British art from an intersectional feminist perspective, from one of Britain's greatest writers.

Have you ever wondered how the stars came to be? A folk tale for a new generation, with beautiful and extremely detailed illustrations from Poonam Mistry.

In the Darkness of the Night takes the reader through the sounds that a young child hears whilst curled up in bed waiting to fall asleep.

Bursting with inspiring activities, this revised and expanded activity book introduces children to internationally renowned artist Georgia O'Keeffe in a fun and engaging way.

A jubilant and vibrant debut picture book about a penguin trying to organise a party for it's baby with all their friends! Comical and insightful, Horn's illustrations perfectly capture the dilemma of trying to cater for a large group of people and to keep everyone happy.

Illustrating the full range of Hogarth's most important paintings and prints, this book shows them in a new light, juxtaposed with work by major European contemporaries who influenced him or took their inspiration from him in their painting of modern life - including Watteau, Chardin, Troost and Longhi.

An accessible and richly illustrated introduction which celebrates the work of Black British artists.

From Hogarth to Hockney - 300 years of Print. A concise and beautifully illustrated introduction to printmaking that uses highlights from Tate's extensive collection.

A vision of Britain's future from one of it's most important artists, and one of the most ambitious visual portraits of citizenship ever undertaken.

Featuring a selection of unpublished interviews, this is a revelatory road trip through twentieth-century art

Funny, stunning, and always surprising, this book is teeming with charming ideas about the difference between horses and humans.

It is a wet and miserable day and Emmy is stuck inside - the whole world seems terribly grey and there's nothing to do. But then Emmy's dad suggests they go outside to chase a rainbow! Rainbows can be shy and elusive, but by following some brightly hued clues, Emmy discovers you can find colour in the unlikeliest places!