Margate An Extra Special Summer Art Report – Sophie Parkin
There are carnivals and an explosion of seaside joy happening in very British style because it’s LGBTQ+ season, and that now includes Margate….
6 August 2025
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Tracey Emin Joins 20th Century Society Protesting Changes To Margate’s Brutalist Landmark
The Margate-born artist Dame Tracey Emin is teaming up with residents and the 20th Century Society to oppose plans to replace the original windows of Arlington House…
17 November 2024
Artist Anka Dabrowska Discusses New Margate Project With James Payne
Anka Dabrowska, a Warsaw born queer woman artist living and working in London, spoke to Artlyst on the eve of an exciting new project in the seaside town of Margate.
13 April 2021
Margate – Art In Ex Toilets And Family Homes – James Payne
With smaller Galleries being squeezed out of the market more and more, it makes sense to look towards ad hoc spaces. Inventive curators are turning away from the traditional White Cube and exploring the DIY and the domestic aesthetic. Two spaces in the tiny coastal town of Margate are opening up a wider dialogue with international artists and also raising questions as to where their work should be seen.
7 February 2020
Antony Gormley Unveils Two Works From ANOTHER TIME In Kent
A sculpture by the Turner Prize winning artist Sir Antony Gormley from his Another Time series has been unveiled on the chalk bed in front of Turner Contemporary in Margate. He has also revealed a pair of figures In Folkestone as part of the Triennial.
24 August 2017
Tracey Emin: Art Car Boot Fair Moves To Margate
The Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair, a staple of the London art scene usually held every year in London’s East… Read More
24 August 2015
Turner Contemporary In Margate Exemplifies 20 Years Of National Lottery Success
It has been 20 years since the first National Lottery draw and Culture Secretary Sajid Javid visited Margate this week… Read More
8 November 2014
Mondrian Margate and Colour: Summer Art Abounds At Turner Contemporary
On a mild Spring morning I set off to Margate and the Turner Contemporary for a day inspired by colour… Read More
25 May 2014
Spencer Finch Creates Site Specific Installation For Turner Contemporary Margate
A major exhibition of work by the American artist Spencer Finch has opened at Turner Contemporary in Margate. This marks… Read More
24 May 2014
Edmund de Waal Unveils New Atmosphere Installation At Turner Contemporary
De Waal, who grew up close to Margate in Canterbury is best known for his large installations of porcelain vessels… Read More
28 March 2014
Alex Chinneck Unveils Peeling House Facade Installation In Margate
British artist and designer Alex Chinneck has constructed one of his most ambitious installation to date where he peels the… Read More
5 October 2013
Margate’s Turner Contemporary Prepares To Welcome Their Millionth Visitor
Margate’s Turner Contemporary is expected to welcome its millionth visitor, an astonishing milestone for a gallery which opened a little… Read More
25 August 2013
Tracey Emin Chosen As Margates Official Olympic Torchbearer
The unstoppable British Artist Tracey Emin has been asked by Margate council to carry the Olympic torch through the town… Read More
26 May 2012
Tracey Emin Generic Filler For Rodin And Turner Sandwich
You can’t help but admire Tracey Emin’s for wanting to use her name and art for the good in reviving… Read More
25 May 2012
Turner Contemporary Gears Up For Tracey Emin Exhibition
The Turner Contemporary in Margate celebrated its first birthday yesterday (16 April 2012),with the knowledge that 496,554 visitors passed through… Read More
17 April 2012
JMW Turner Braves The Elements In Margate
Turner and the Elements exhibition arrives at Margate’s Turner Contemporary, and reminds us of the literal truth in the expression;… Read More
27 January 2012
Tracey Emin Welcomes Oblivious Queen To Turner Contemporary
Queen’s visit to Margate’s new gallery the Turner Contemporary nearly marred by royal gaffs Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has… Read More
13 November 2011
Tracey Emin Opens Turner Contemporary Gallery Margate
Plans for Emin Solo Show In May 2012 An emotional Tracey Emin gave the opening speech to a crowd of… Read More
17 April 2011
Turner Contemporary Art Shed Opens In Margate
New Art Monument For Margate Turner Contemporary which had its unofficial opening last night is an ambitious arts centre hoping… Read More
13 April 2011