Tate Britain's 'The 80s' Exhibition Faces Criticism for Narrow Focus

The exhibition is criticized for its emphasis on social unrest and activism, overshadowing other aspects of the 1980s.

The exhibition, 'The 80s: Photographing Britain', runs from November 21, 2024, to May 5, 2025, at Tate Britain.
Critics argue that the exhibition presents a skewed view of the 1980s, focusing heavily on themes of social unrest and activism.
Key photographic works feature major events like the Miners' Strike, Brixton Riots, and protests against Section 28.
While praised for its documentary photography, the exhibition is seen as lacking in representing the decade's aspirational and glamorous aspects.
The exhibition includes over 550 artworks and archival items but has been described as excessively broad yet narrowly thematic.