Tate Modern Exhibition

Expressionists Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider

Gabriele Münter Portrait of Marianne Werefkin 1909 Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus (Munich, Germany) © DACS 2023

Discover the story of the friendships that made modern art

Explore the groundbreaking work of a circle of friends and close collaborators known as The Blue Rider. In the early 20th century they came together to form, in their own words, ‘a union of various countries to serve one purpose’ – to transform modern art. The artists rallied around Wassily Kandinsky and Gabriele Münter to experiment with colour, sound and light, creating bold and vibrant art.

Expressionists is a story of friendships told through art. It examines the highly individual creatives that made up The Blue Rider, from Franz Marc’s interest in colour to Alexander Sacharoff’s freestyle performance. The women artists played a central role in the movement. Discover experimental photographs by Gabriele Münter alongside the dramatic paintings of Marianne Werefkin.

Experience a collection of masterpieces from paintings, sculpture, and photography to performance and sound. This landmark exhibition is possible due to a collaboration with Lenbachhaus, Munich, who have offered Tate unprecedented access to their collection. It features over 130 works – brought together in the UK for the first time in 80 years.

Supported by the Huo Family Foundation. Presented in the Eyal Ofer Galleries.

Organised by Tate Modern in collaboration with Lenbachhaus, Munich

Tate Modern

Bankside
London SE1 9TG
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Dates

25 April – 20 October 2024

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To be confirmed / Free for Members

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