• Wolfgang Tillmans, <span>The Cock (kiss)</span>, 2002

    © Wolfgang Tillmans, courtesy Maureen Paley, London; Galerie Buchholz, Berlin/Cologne; David Zwirner, New York/Hong Kong

    Wolfgang Tillmans, The Cock (kiss), 2002

  • Julian Opie, <span>Gary, Popstar</span>, 1998-9

    © Julian Opie

    Julian Opie, Gary, Popstar, 1998-9

  • Damien Hirst, <span>The Acquired Inability to Escape</span>, 1991

    Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS & JASPAR 2025 G3977

    Damien Hirst, The Acquired Inability to Escape, 1991

  • Lubaina Himid, <span>Between the Two my Heart is Balanced</span>, 1991

    Photo Tate © Lubaina Himid. Courtesy Hollybush Gardens and Greene Naftali

    Lubaina Himid, Between the Two my Heart is Balanced, 1991

  • Jeremy Deller, <span>The History of the World</span>, 1997-2004

    Photo Tate © Tate © Jeremy Deller

    Jeremy Deller, The History of the World, 1997-2004

  • Derek Jarman, <span>Ataxia - Aids is Fun</span>, 1993

    Photo Tate © The estate of Derek Jarman. Courtesy of The Keith Collins Will Trust

    Derek Jarman, Ataxia - Aids is Fun, 1993

  • Sarah Lucas, <span>Cigarette Tits (Idealized Smokers Chest II)</span>, 1999

    © Sarah Lucas. Courtesy Sadie Coles HQ, London

    Sarah Lucas, Cigarette Tits (Idealized Smokers Chest II), 1999

  • Michael Craig-Martin, <span>Knowing</span>, 1996

    © Michael Craig-Martin. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian

    Michael Craig-Martin, Knowing, 1996

  • Steve McQueen, <span>Bear</span>, 1993

    © Steve McQueen. Courtesy the artist and of Thomas Dane Gallery, London

    Steve McQueen, Bear, 1993

  • Gillian Wearing, <span>Dancing in Peckham</span>, 1994

    © Gillian Wearing, courtesy Maureen Paley, London; Regen Projects, Los Angeles and Tanya Bonakdar, New York

    Gillian Wearing, Dancing in Peckham, 1994

YBA&BEYOND Exhibition
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This exhibition explores the dynamic evolution of British art from the late 1980s to the early 2000s. After going through the Thatcher era (1979–1990), a charged and uncertain social climate gave rise to a new generation of artists who challenged traditional norms and embraced bold, experimental practices. Many of the newer generation of artists who came to prominence in the 1990s were referred to in the art and popular media under the title Young British Artists (YBAs). Alongside other artists active at the time, these artists explored themes such as popular culture, personal identity, and shifting social structures. They worked across a diverse range of media, including painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation. Featuring around 100 works by approximately 60 artists, the exhibition traces the radical creativity and groundbreaking approaches that redefined British art in the 1990s.

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《後天的な回避不能》1991年 ダミアン・ハーストの作品

Damien Hirst, The Acquired Inability to Escape, 1991

Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS & JASPAR 2025 G3977

The label Young British Artists (YBAs) is applied to a loose group of British artists who began to exhibit together in 1988 and who became known for their openness to materials and processes, shock tactics and entrepreneurial attitude. Many artists active in the 1990s rejected the label.

exhibition highlights

Highlights

  • 1

    Tate Presents the Ultimate “UK 90’s” Experience

    Tate’s own take on the YBAs and the wider story of 1990s British art.

  • 2

    A Star-Studded Line-Up of Legends

    Damien Hirst, Lubaina Himid, Steve McQueen, Tracey Emin, Wolfgang Tillmans, Julian Opie and many more
    – works by artists who made their mark on global art history.

  • 3

    Art × Music × Subculture × Fashion

    — the vibrant spirit of UK culture’s golden age.

  • Francis Bacon, <span>Second Version of Triptych 1944</span>, 1988

    Francis Bacon, Second Version of Triptych 1944, 1988

    Photo Tate © The Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved. DACS & JASPAR 2025 G3977

  • Gilbert & George, <span>Naked Eye</span>, 1994

    Gilbert & George, Naked Eye, 1994

    Photo Tate © Gilbert & George

  • Tracey Emin, <span>Monument Valley (Grand Scale)</span>, 1995-97

    Tracey Emin, Monument Valley (Grand Scale), 1995-97

    Photo Tate © Tracey Emin

  • Cornelia Parker, <span>Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View</span>, 1991

    Cornelia Parker, Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, 1991

    Photo Tate © Cornelia Parker. Courtesy Frith Street Gallery

  • Wolfgang Tillmans, <span>Kate Sitting</span>, 1996

    Wolfgang Tillmans, Kate Sitting, 1996

    © Wolfgang Tillmans, courtesy Maureen Paley, London; Galerie Buchholz, Berlin/Cologne; David Zwirner, New York/Hong Kong

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Plan your visit

  • Period

    February 11 (Wed) – May 11 (Mon), 2026

  • Opening hours

    10:00-18:00

    • 10:00-20:00 on Friday and Saturday
    • Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed

    Tuesdays

    • Open on May 5 (Tuesday, public holiday)
  • Venue

    The National Art Center, Tokyo Special Exhibition Gallery 2E

    7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan

  • Organised by

    The National Art Center, Tokyo, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., The Asahi Shimbun
    in collaboration with Tate

  • Inquiries

    (+81)47-316-2772(Hello Dial)

  • Directions

    By Train

    • Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line – Nogizaka Station, Exit 6 (Aoyama Cemetery side ticket gate) Directly connected to the museum
    • Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line – Roppongi Station, Exit 4a Approx. 5-minute walk
    • Toei Oedo Line – Roppongi Station, Exit 7 Approx. 4-minute walk

    By Bus

    • Toei Bus

      • Get off at “Roppongi-Ekimae” bus stop.Approximately a 7-minute walk to the museum
      • Get off at “Aoyama Saijo” bus stop.Approximately a 5-minute walk to the museum
    • Minato City Community Bus “Chii-bus”

      • Akasaka Route,Get off at “Roppongi 7-chome” bus stop. Approximately a 4-minute walk to the museum
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