Tate Liverpool will move its operations to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) when major redevelopment work gets under way in October, it has been announced.
The gallery said it will collaborate with RIBA on a programme of temporary exhibitions, family activities, public talks and events inspired by both organisations’ collections, with a focus on art, architecture and ecology.
During the £29.7m “once-in-a-generation renewal”, the gallery will also set up a café and shop at the venue, which is located close to the gallery on the Liverpool waterfront.
“Although our usual home will be undergoing a transformation, we will still be able to share the wonderful art from the Tate collection and provide family activity to visitors alongside our much-loved shop and café offer,” said Helen Legg, Tate Liverpool’s Director.
Dr Valerie Vaughan-Dick, Chief Executive of RIBA, said that the organisation’s members, visitors and the local community would benefit from the partnership, “as will new audiences who will be able to experience and enjoy RIBA’s world-class collections”.