BSL Tour: Nigerian Modernism

Created by Tate Gallery

Join us for a tour in British Sign language of the Nigerian Modernism exhibition with BSL guide Edward Richards.

This tour will be given in British Sign Language and is exclusively for D/deaf sign language users.

Nigerian Modernism celebrates the achievements of Nigerian artists working before and after the decade of national independence from British colonial rule in 1960. The tour will explore a selection of the diverse range of paintings, sculpture, textiles and poetry included in the exhibition.

Please arrive from 16.45. The tour will start at 17.00 and last for 1.5 hours.

You can also book a place via phone on 020 7887 8888 between 10.00–17.00 daily. If you have any questions about the tour please email us at accessbooking@tate.org.uk.

Event details

When: Sat 9 May 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Format: In-person

Venue:
Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1 9TG
United Kingdom

Cost: Free

Access & inclusion

This event is BSL only.

More access info

This is a tour provided in British Sign Language. Folding stools will be available.

All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner Street.

There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.

A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.

Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.

To help plan your visit to Tate Modern, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

For more information before your visit:

Email hello@tate.org.uk

Call +44 (0)20 7887 8888 (daily 10.00–17.00)

Check all Tate Modern accessibility information

Organiser

Tate Gallery

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