Brief
Edward Enninful launches 1990s art and fashion exhibition at Tate Britain
The show, curated with Tate Britain, features over 200 works and highlights the decade’s cultural and political shifts.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Edward Enninful, guest editor of The London Standard, opened a new exhibition titled “The 90s: Art and Fashion” at Tate Britain on 8 October 2026, according to Standard.co.uk.
What happened
The exhibition, assembled with Tate Britain’s team, showcases more than 200 pieces spanning art, photography, film and fashion. It opens today and runs for an unspecified period.
What the reports add
Enninful says the show is not a “greatest‑hits” recap; instead it aims to present the decade beyond YBAs and Cool Britannia, giving space to artists such as Sonia Boyce, Maud Sulter and Steve McQueen who have received less institutional attention.
What was said
Enninful told Standard.co.uk that he wanted to “look back in order to look forward” and that the exhibition reflects the political climate of the 1990s, including the HIV/AIDS crisis and questions of race and identity. He recalled a lunch with former Tate director Maria Balshaw, who suggested the 1990s as a theme.
How it came about
Enninful, who became fashion director of i‑D at 18 in 1991, says his own experience growing up in nightclubs and the broader creative scene of the era informed the curatorial vision. The exhibition brings together work by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Chris Ofili, Yinka Shonibare and others, illustrating the era’s artistic urgency.
Key facts
- The exhibition "The 90s: Art and Fashion" opened at Tate Britain on 8 Oct 2026. (standard.co.uk)
- It features more than 200 works across art, photography, film and fashion. (standard.co.uk)
- Edward Enninful curated the show with Tate Britain after a suggestion from Maria Balshaw. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Edward Enninful guest edits The London Standard”
