News, Review, Interview (Special Feature: YBA - What Does 90s British Art Say Now?)
This special feature examines the innovation and legacy of 90s British Art's YBA in conjunction with the Tate exhibition.Summary
This article introduces a special feature by Tokyo Art Beat focusing on the YBA (Young British Artists), a group that gained prominence in 1990s Britain, including figures like Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, and Sarah Lucas. These artists employed bold and sometimes sensational methods that transcended existing artistic frameworks and left a lasting impact. The feature coincides with the touring exhibition, "Tate Museum — YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World," held in Tokyo and Kyoto. The project aims to re-examine the unique period of the 90s from diverse contemporary perspectives beyond just art, investigating what YBA changed and what it marginalized. This includes an interview with a curator from Tate Britain's contemporary art department regarding their innovation and legacy, as well as foundational articles on the YBA movement and news regarding discounted tickets for the exhibition.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)