Tate and Hyundai Motor have announced that Máret Ánne Sara, a Northern Sámi artist and writer, will create the 10th annual Hyundai Commission for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. Her site-specific installation will open to the public on 14 October 2025 and run until 6 April 2026. Alongside this announcement, the two institutions revealed a decade-long extension of their partnership, which will now continue until 2036. This collaboration includes the Hyundai Commission and the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational, solidifying one of Tate’s most significant corporate partnerships.
Born in 1983 in Guovdageaidnu, a Sámi reindeer herding community in the Norwegian part of Sápmi, Sara’s work is deeply rooted in her lived experience as part of the Sámi people, whose traditional territory spans Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. Through her multidisciplinary practice, she addresses the impact of Nordic colonialism on Sámi culture, emphasising the importance of preserving ancestral knowledge and values to safeguard the environment for future generations. Often incorporating materials and techniques from reindeer herding, Sara’s sculptures and installations explore the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the natural world.
Karin Hindsbo, Director of Tate Modern, expressed her enthusiasm for Sara’s upcoming commission: “Máret Ánne Sara is part of a dynamic group of Sámi artists who have gained international recognition for bringing visibility to the challenges facing Sápmi and its people. Her work not only raises awareness but also seeks to drive meaningful change. I’m thrilled she will create her first UK-based work here at Tate Modern, and I can’t wait to see how she transforms the Turbine Hall. It will undoubtedly be both thought-provoking and awe-inspiring.”
The Hyundai Commission, which has drawn over 18 million visitors since its inception, has become a platform for some of the past decade’s most ambitious and memorable contemporary artworks. From Kara Walker’s monumental fountain to Anicka Yi’s ethereal floating sculptures, the series has redefined the possibilities of site-specific art. Hyundai Motor’s support also extends to the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational, established in 2019 to challenge Eurocentric art histories and foster new global perspectives. The Centre has played a pivotal role in shaping Tate’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and public programmes while forging connections with artists and scholars worldwide.
Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate, praised Hyundai Motor’s ongoing commitment: “Hyundai’s support has been instrumental in diversifying our collection and programmes. The Hyundai Commission reaches millions yearly, while the Research Centre has reshaped how we understand and share art histories. As we look ahead to the next decade, we’re grateful for a partnership that continues to inspire innovative thinking and creative exchange on a global scale.”
Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, echoed this sentiment: “Our collaboration with Tate has created a space for dialogue through art, transcending boundaries of generation, geography, and discipline. We’re proud to extend this partnership, reaffirming our shared dedication to future generations.”
The Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational has made significant strides in reframing art history, from re-examining Surrealism through a global lens to exploring Caribbean perspectives on British art. Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams exhibition showcases its current focus on art and technology. Looking ahead, the Centre will continue to expand its reach, with projects including Europe’s first major Emily Kam Kngwarray exhibition, opening at Tate Modern on 10 July, and The Salt March, a performance blending poetry and music, set to take place at Tate Britain on 22 April.
As Máret Ánne Sara prepares to take on the Turbine Hall, her work promises to resonate far beyond the gallery walls, offering a powerful reflection on ecology, culture, and the enduring strength of Sámi traditions. With Hyundai Motor’s renewed support, Tate is poised to continue its mission of redefining art’s role in a rapidly changing world.