Overview

• The exhibition, spanning 15 years of Ed Atkins' work, opened at Tate Britain on April 2, 2025, and runs until August 25, 2025.
• Key works include 'Nurses Come and Go, But None for Me,' a two-hour film featuring readings from Atkins' father's cancer diaries, exploring themes of death and loss.
• Atkins uses digital avatars and motion capture technology to question the boundaries of human representation and the role of technology in identity formation.
• The show juxtaposes digital and physical elements, such as CGI avatars alongside opera costumes and embroideries, highlighting contrasts between the virtual and tangible.
• Newer works introduce themes of love and joy, including drawings for Atkins' daughter, marking a tonal shift from earlier nihilistic undertones.