The national collection has been enriched with new acquisitions made possible by the Frieze Tate Fund 2026, supported by Alexander Lewis and Alexander V. Petalas, among other donors. The newly acquired works include 'Peace Unknown' (2026) by Michaela Yearwood-Dan (b. 1994, London), a mixed-media piece on canvas, and 'Barge' (1992) by Luis Fernando Zapata (1951 - 1994, Colombia), crafted from natural pigments on papier-mâché.
Since its inception in 2003, the Frieze London art fair has facilitated the acquisition of over 180 works by more than 100 artists for Tate. These pieces have been exhibited to millions of visitors across Tate's galleries and shared with institutions nationwide and internationally. Recent acquisitions currently on display include works by Mohammed Z Rahman, Naminapu Maymuru-White, Frida Orupabo, Tessa Boffin, Tourmaline, Rita Keegan, and Adam Farah-Saad.
“"We are thrilled to once again be acquiring works for the national collection thanks to the generous supporters of this year’s Frieze Tate Fund. The acquisitions will bring these two important artists into Tate’s collection for the first time. The works both represent varied and complex approaches to materiality, evident in the large-scale richly layered surfaces and experimental use of natural and found materials. I look forward to the public being able to enjoy these stunning works in Tate’s galleries and beyond."
Karin Hindsbo, Interim Director at Tate, expressed her enthusiasm for the new acquisitions, highlighting the artists' complex approaches to materiality and the experimental use of diverse materials. She anticipates the public's enjoyment of these significant works.
