Tate Britain Garden Preview at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in west London, Tate Britain is showcasing its upcoming garden, which will feature the Clore Garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, anticipated to be finished in 2027. A highlight of the Chelsea garden is Barbara Hepworth's 'Bicentric Form,' a sculpture from 1949, marking the first piece Tate acquired from her. The garden incorporates flora that thrives in central London's climate, including Mediterranean fig trees. Paving and a central bench are crafted from recycled materials. According to Tate Britain director Alex Farquharson, the completed garden will showcase various sculptures. Funding comes from the Clore Duffield Foundation, Julia Rausing Trust, and Project Giving Back. 'Living Gardens' will launch on 15 June, while the Chelsea garden is open until 23 May.
Key facts
- Tate Britain previews new garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
- Garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith, scheduled for completion in 2027
- Features Barbara Hepworth's 1949 sculpture 'Bicentric Form'
- Planting includes Mediterranean fig trees and Schefflera shweliensis
- Recycled elements: repurposed stone from Millbank, bench from reused materials and cockleshells
- Tate Britain director Alex Farquharson says Millbank entrance will close
- Roland Rudd criticized current frontage as 'awful' and 'manky'
- Funded by Clore Duffield Foundation, Julia Rausing Trust, Project Giving Back
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Hepworth
- Derek Jarman
- Christine Kühlenthal
- Victor Pasmore
- Tom Stuart-Smith
Institutions
- Tate Britain
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- Clore Duffield Foundation
- Julia Rausing Trust
- Project Giving Back
- The Art Newspaper
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show
- Tate
Locations
- London
- West London
- Millbank
- Thames Estuary
- Eastern Himalayas
- United Kingdom