The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain — What to See
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Opening in London on 8 October 2026, The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain examines the connections between British fashion, photography and contemporary art, bringing together figures whose work continues to inform visual culture.
The exhibition: fashion, photography and art
Curated by former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful OBE, the exhibition brings together nearly 70 artists, photographers and designers, with more than 100 photographs, paintings, sculptures and garments.
The selection includes Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, alongside Tracey Emin, Sarah Lucas, Damien Hirst, Steve McQueen and Yinka Shonibare. Photographic work by Juergen Teller, Corinne Day, Nick Knight and David Sims places fashion imagery alongside contemporary art, rather than treating it as a separate commercial discipline.
The 1990s remain relevant because the decade challenged established boundaries between gallery art, editorial photography, street style and designer fashion. The exhibition revisits that exchange through physical works and images, offering a historical reference point for contemporary discussions of identity, representation and the relationship between fashion and art.
The curatorial approach has already attracted differing responses. The Guardian questioned whether the exhibition gives sufficient depth to the art, while the Financial Times described it as a revisionist view of the period. That debate is worth bearing in mind: the show is as much a perspective on how the decade is remembered as it is a survey of its creative output.
Visitor information
The 90s: Art and Fashion runs at Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG, from 8 October 2026 to 14 February 2027. Standard admission is listed at £22, with concessions and free entry for Tate Members. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00; check Tate’s official website for current ticket availability before visiting.
