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Tarek Atoui Named for Tate Modern’s 2026 Hyundai Turbine Hall Commission

Hyundai’s extended sponsorship through 2036 underpins the commission’s continuity.

Overview

  • Atoui’s installation is scheduled for October 13, 2026 to April 11, 2027 in the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern.
  • Nabila Abdel Nabi and Dina Akhmadeeva will curate the project, according to Tate.
  • Beirut-born and Paris-based, Atoui is known for research-led, multisensory sound works that use custom-built instruments and materials such as glass, water, and ceramics.
  • Tate Modern interim director Catherine Wood praised his cross-disciplinary approach and highlighted the Turbine Hall’s role in his exploration of sound and space.
  • Tate reiterated that reported discussions about selling Turbine Hall naming rights were hypothetical, while noting Hyundai’s support remains secured through 2036.