Tate Liverpool Announces Asad Raza as First Major Art Hall Commission for 2027 Reopening

Tate Liverpool has announced that acclaimed artist Asad Raza will create the first major commission for its brand-new Art Hall, a landmark space set to open when the gallery reopens in 2027. The announcement was made during a fundraising event and marks a major milestone in the transformation of one of the UK’s leading modern art institutions.

Known for creating immersive, multi-sensory installations, Asad Raza transforms traditional gallery spaces into interactive environments that encourage deeper audience participation. His work often incorporates natural elements, inviting visitors to reflect on humanity’s relationship with nature and surrounding spaces.

Helen Legg, Director of Tate Liverpool, said the new Art Hall will become an iconic feature of the renovated gallery. Positioned on the ground floor, the Art Hall will welcome visitors entering from Liverpool’s dockside and showcase large-scale installations alongside major works from Tate’s collection.

Raza has built an international reputation for groundbreaking installations. His notable projects include Untitled (plot for dialogue) in Milan, which transformed a church into a tennis-inspired performance space, and Diversion, where he redirected part of Germany’s Main River through Frankfurt’s Kunsthalle Portikus. His project Absorption also gained global attention after being showcased in Sydney and Berlin.

The artist’s recent exhibitions include presentations at Guggenheim Bilbao, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and Serpentine Galleries.

The redevelopment of Tate Liverpool, designed by 6a architects, aims to modernize the gallery while strengthening its connection to Liverpool’s communities. Supported by government funding and Liverpool’s Accommodation BID, the project is expected to reinforce Liverpool’s reputation as a major cultural destination ahead of its highly anticipated reopening in 2027.