Experience Blake’s visionary art in his largest show in a generation
William Blake was a painter, printmaker and poet who created some of the most iconic images in British art.
Radical and rebellious, he is an inspiration to visual artists, musicians, poets and performers worldwide. His personal struggles in a period of political terror and oppression, his technical innovation, his vision and political commitment, have perhaps never been more pertinent.
Inside the exhibition is an immersive recreation of the small domestic room in which Blake showed his art in 1809. You can experience for yourself the impact these works had when they were shown for the first time. In another room, Blake’s dream of showing his works at enormous scale is made reality using digital technology.
With over 300 original works, including his watercolours, paintings and prints, this is the largest show of Blake’s work for almost 20 years. It rediscovers him as a visual artist for the 21st century.
TATE BRITAIN
Millbank
London SW1P 4RG
Plan your visit
DATES
11 September 2019 – 2 February 2020
Tate Britain is open until 22.00 on the first Friday of each month for Late at Tate Britain (except January)
Please be aware that the art of William Blake contains strong and sometimes challenging imagery, including some depictions of cruelty, suffering, sexual violence and the brutal treatment of enslaved people. Please contact info@tate.org.uk if you would like more information.
PRICING
£18 / FREE for Members
Concessions £17
Family child 12–18 years £5
Under 12s FREE (up to four per family adult)
16–25? Join Tate Collective for £5 tickets
School groups must be booked in advance
Tickets can be booked online or by phone on +44 (0) 20 7887 8888 (9.45–18.00 daily)
For further information see booking FAQs