YBA and Beyond: 90s British Art from the Tate

In the 1990s a generation of young British artists detonated the polite conventions of the art world, and the shockwaves never entirely faded. This exhibition brings that story to Japan with works drawn from the Tate’s collection, surveying the era of the YBAs, the Young British Artists whose provocations, installations and sheer swagger made London the noisiest place in contemporary art, and following the threads that ran on beyond the decade.

What to expect

Exhibitions built from Tate holdings tend to be generously scaled and seriously curated, and the 90s Britart moment offers rich material: art that courted scandal, redefined what a gallery would show, and produced some of the most argued about objects of the late twentieth century. Expect a mix of the confrontational and the quietly brilliant, with context that explains why this scene, associated with names like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, changed the market and the museums alike. Which specific works travel is a matter for the exhibition itself, so treat the booking page as the authority on the current lineup.

Planning your visit

Touring exhibitions run for fixed seasons with timed entry at busy periods, so check dates, venue details and session availability on the booking page before building your day around it. Big name international shows in Japan draw weekend crowds that are best avoided; a weekday morning slot is the connoisseur’s move, leaving the afternoon free since major exhibition venues in Japan are reliably surrounded by things worth your time.

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