Tate Liverpool is turning design on its head for a peek behind the creative curtain. ‘Where the Work Begins’ examines the relationship between art and the space it’s created in: using RIBA’s collections, the exhibit charts the proverbial garret’s evolution from the 1800s to present day. Here the studio is more than a three-dimensional canvas for the work of an artist; the studio becomes the basis for the art of a creative’s life, comprising experimentation and self-expression.
Renowned voices in architecture and art, including Anish Kapoor, Dora Gordine and Antony Gormley, feature. But Tate has also emphasised its home in Liverpool, building on the Liverpool Biennial’s theme ‘BEDROCK’ as well as incorporating the history, use and significance of local studio spaces.
To step backstage and take a look at the interior life of Liverpool’s art scene, visit Tate Liverpool here.
‘Where the Work Begins’ is on at Tate Liverpool until 25 August 2025.
