New Tate director urged to display more stored art
6 reported
A letter writer has advised the new director of Tate to display more of the art currently held in storage. The writer notes that there are empty spaces at Tate Modern and, to a lesser extent, Tate Britain. They argue that after spending a significant amount on extending Tate Modern, the gallery should make use of the space. The letter does not advocate for a display style like the Royal Academy summer exhibition. This advice comes after Jessica Morgan was named the new Tate director, reportedly taking a "big pay cut" to accept the role. The letter was published in The Guardian on July 24, 2026. No other details about the new director or the gallery's plans were provided in the source article.
What’s reported
A letter writer advised the new Tate director to display more art from storage.
The writer says there are empty spaces at Tate Modern and, to a lesser extent, Tate Britain.
The writer notes a fortune was spent on extending Tate Modern.
The writer does not want a display like the Royal Academy summer exhibition.
Jessica Morgan was named the new Tate director, taking a "big pay cut" to take the job.
The letter was published in The Guardian on July 24, 2026.
Key figures
Simon Rew (letter writer, London)
Jessica Morgan (new Tate director, named in the article)
Gill Reeve (letter writer, London)
David Duell (letter writer, Durham)
Jim Hatley (letter writer, Brighton)
Jonathan Hauxwell (letter writer, Crosshills, North Yorkshire)
Sources: The Guardian
