Tarek Atoui's Turbine Hall Review: Raining Musical Instruments at Tate Modern

Tarek Atoui's Turbine Hall installation at Tate Modern in London features suspended brass trumpets and glowing drums, water basins, and rough-hewn rocks, creating an interconnected sonic environment. The Lebanese artist's work combines sculptural objects with an ever-changing soundscape, producing results that are funny, sad, and mystical. Visitors can sit, stand, or climb on the rocks, while the suspended instruments appear to float from the roof girders. An earth-shaking bass note throbs through the space, adding to the immersive experience. The review praises Atoui's ingenious transformation of the former power station's grand hall into a resonant, invisible art of noises. The exhibition runs at Tate Modern, London, and is reviewed by The Guardian on October 12, 2026.