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Created in close collaboration with Hurvin Anderson, this beautiful cloth-bound limited edition book is presented in a bespoke slipcase, in a vibrant orange hue. A limited edition run of 250 copies, each monograph is numbered and signed by the artist. Exhibition curation led by Dominique Heyse-Moore, Senior Curator, Contemporary British Art at Tate Britain, the book features contributions by Eddie Chambers, Jasmine Kaur Chohan, Gillian Forrester, Roshini Kempadoo, Glenn Ligon, and Kobena Mercer.

To coincide with his major exhibition at Tate Britain, discover the official exhibition catalogue by Hurvin Anderson - £35. This exquisitely illustrated paperback brings together over 60 of Anderson’s vibrant paintings, spanning his entire career -from his early student work to his most recent pieces. Through colour-drenched landscapes and interiors, Anderson moves between the UK and the Caribbean, reflecting on identity, memory and diaspora with a richly atmospheric visual language. Featuring texts by leading writers and curators, including Eddie Chambers, Glenn Ligon and Kobena Mercer, this catalogue offers deeper insight into one of the most important painters of his generation. Available now at shop.tate.org.uk or via the link in bio. #HurvinAnderson #TateBritain #ArtBooks #ExhibitionCatalogue #TateShop #ContemporaryArt #ArtCollectors #LondonArt

Ahead of her major exhibition, Tracey Emin: A Second Life, explore the official exhibition catalogue. This beautifully produced hardback - with a white cloth cover - offers an intimate journey through 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice. From career-defining works to pieces never exhibited before, the book traces her fearless exploration of love, trauma and autobiography across painting, neons, textiles, video, sculpture and installation. With texts by Maria Balshaw and Alvin Li, and contributions from Josh Cohen, Johanna Hedva, Helen Laville and Harry Weller. Available now at shops.tate.org.uk

If I could convince you to buy the book with 3 spreads I’d choose these! 👀📖 This is my last post today andI want to share some close ups of my favourite illustrations and spreads! 🌟 My favourite spreads are: 🩱🩳The one about The Audition and the exercise which lets you recreate your own pool artwork 🌴The one about Hawksbill bay and the exercise which gets you to think about the emotions behind colours 🔎 The one about creating your own sketchbook and exploring your local areas A lot of painting and creating is observing the world around you, and how you feel and experience these spaces! This book helps children and adults alike to not only create like Anderson but to think like him and many other painters who explore similar topics 🙌🏾 If you’re interested in getting the book or any in the series they’re available at @tateshops online and in-person Thanks for joining me today! #tate #artbooks #picturebooks #artforchildren

Part 2: let’s get into the cover! 📗🎨🌳 If you didn’t see my first post of the day my name is Aisha, I am the illustrator behind ‘meet the artist: Hurvin Anderson’ and I’m taking over today and this time I’ll be talking about the making of the cover ~ There’s sooo much I could say on this, but firstly on the direction: it was a no brainer that there should be some element of trees or nature given the prominence of this subject in Hurvin’s work Secondly we wanted Hurvin doing something active, something that points to what you can expect to see in the book, so of course that was Hurvin painting! Overall the book was created with so many layers that often my iPad kept shutting down! 🤒 The cover was no exception so a lot of flat colours were illustrated in Procreate and then the detail was made in separate files transferred to Photoshop where I could compile it all together like a collage. To create some of the texture you see on the video I painted various sheets of paper in different colours and styles so that I could scan this onto my computer and overlay all the flat details I created in procreate. Mixed media can be a lot of fun because it’s all experimentation and there’s so many different ways to fit it all together, like a jigsaw puzzle! 🧩 #ChildrensBooks #ArtForChildren #mixedmedia #Bookstagram #hurvinanderson

Hey, my name is Aisha 👋🏾 and I am the illustrator behind ‘Meet the Artist Hurvin Anderson: an art activity book’ I am taking over Tate Publishing’s instagram page to share a little bit about me and some behind the scenes of how the book was made! Some fun facts about me: 🌟I’ve been a freelance illustrator for around 3 years now consistently 🌟I started drawing while studying for my post-graduate degree in Town Planning 🌟I’ve been a Town Planner for around 5 years 🌟My favourite things to draw are landscapes and plants Bonus fun fact 👀: My favourite painting of Hurvin Anderson’s featured in the book is…’Audition’ (the scene of the swimming pool) 🌊 And another bonus bonus fun fact 👀👀: I finished the book in about 7 months! In the next few posts and on Tate Publishings stories I’ll go more into the cover and how the book was made. If you know Hurvin Anderson’s paintings you’ll know how much vibrancy and texture his paintings have, so with this book it was important to capture some of his classic artistic style in the illustrations. The book itself teaches you how to open up your artistic expression (which isn’t just for kids) and in-fact I used some of the techniques myself when creating this book (check out slide 5). Anyway if you have any questions at all ask away and I’ll answer 🙌🏾 #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #ArtForChildren #TatePublishing #bookstagram

Finally, I’ll share some of my favourite spreads from the book. This first one is a puzzle, I used to LOVE doing these! Help Whistler get to lesson on time! Slide 2 is an observational drawing activity, something I think should be doing more of myself. Thank you for having me @tatepublishing - it’s been a pleasure! Bye Bye! Meet the Artist: James McNeill Whistler out 19th May!

THE COVER: One of the pages in the book refers to how Whistler would create his paintings like a musician: ‘composition first, meaning how the light, colour and shape in his paintings all work together to create something beautiful – like a song!’ Which is why I turned the ripples from his rowing boat into sheet music. I wanted to capture the nature of Whistler in a playful way. He used to take a rowing boat out on the river to get inspiration, so that was my starting point. Here’s a photo I took a few years ago of the river in my hometown as a reference and an early sketch of the cover. I’m always listening to music when I work and I think it really affects how the illustration looks. Mood and feeling is really important to me in a painting or illustration so I’m always playing around with light and texture to reflect that.

Hello! My name’s Dide (@didetengiz ) I’m the illustrator behind Meet the Artist: James McNeill Whistler: An Art Activity Book! Meet the artist behind Meet the Artist, if you will 💚🌱 This afternoon I’m going to share some behind the scenes of the artwork I made for the book ! Enjoy ☺️ Meet the Artist: James McNeill Whistler will be out on the 19th May !

📚 This World Book day, discover the second adventure for our beloved Mildred the Gallery Cat... 🎨 😺Mildred might look like any other ordinary cat snoozing away in the gallery… but behind the scenes, she’s the true creator of those fabulous works of art. When aloof street artist ‘Barksy’ dares to take credit for her latest masterpiece, Mildred is determined to unmask the impawster! Inspired by a real-life cat who lived in Tate Modern, 'Mildred the Gallery Cat' and 'Mildred and the Copycat' were created by author and illustrator, Jono Ganz. Read about Mildred’s adventures in both books available in Tate shops and online. Get your paws on a copy at shop.tate.org.uk! 🐾

📚✨ Tate Members enjoy 20% off children’s books from 5–8 March Just in time for World Book Day - and with Mother’s Day around the corner - discover a heartfelt picture book celebrating creativity, resilience and the special bond between mother and child. In this poignant debut by illustrator and author Rhiannon Archard, we meet Indigo Irvine and her amazing, artistic mum, who fills their lives with colour, imagination and stories. Even on the tougher days – when the heating runs out or getting out of bed feels impossible - they find comfort in kitchen dance parties, bowls of slurpy noodles and painting together. Beautifully illustrated and full of warmth, this story reminds us how imagination, love and a little bit of colour can help us through the hardest times. A perfect World Book Day read and a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift for families who love art and stories. #WorldBookDay #MothersDay #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #ArtForChildren #TatePublishing #TateMembers #Illustration #Bookstagram

Celebrate World Book Day with Tate’s Artist Series 📚🎨 Tate’s Artist Series offers art lovers the perfect way to discover – or rediscover – some of the most influential artists in history. These beautifully accessible books provide engaging introductions to the lives, ideas and artworks of key figures across modern and historical art. Each volume brings together insightful writing, rich imagery and fresh perspectives from leading critics, curators and art historians. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned art enthusiasts, the series explores the personal stories, cultural contexts and creative breakthroughs that shaped artists such as Tracey Emin, Frank Bowling, Frida Kahlo, Alberto Giacometti, Georgia O’Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Gwen John, William Blake, Sonia Boyce, Barbara Hepworth, John Constable, J.M.W. Turner, James McNeill Whistler, Małgorzata Mirga-Tas and John Singer Sargent. From Emin’s deeply personal explorations of the body and identity, to Turner’s revolutionary visions of light and landscape, each book offers a concise yet compelling portrait of an artist whose work continues to inspire audiences around the world. Whether you’re beginning your journey into art history or looking to deepen your appreciation of a favourite artist, Tate’s Artist Series makes a perfect World Book Day read for curious minds and art lovers alike. #WorldBookDay #ArtBooks #TatePublishing #ArtHistory #ArtistSeries #FridaKahlo #TraceyEmin #Turner #ArtLovers #Bookstagram #MuseumBooks