Tate Dialogues: Expressionists companion book

This exhibition companion book explores the groundbreaking Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider exhibition at Tate Modern. Through a series of artist biographies by Genevieve Barton, it introduces the figures who were part of this extraordinary group, highlighting the women artists who defied social conventions, engaged in environmental issues and searched for new forms of spirituality.

An illustrated map by Alessia Arcuri outlines the geographical links between the artists, and art historian Nadine Nour el Din’s powerful essay articulates the cross-cultural connections forged through photography. The publication also features a series of artistic responses to the exhibition, thanks to a partnership with Project Art Works. Created as part of a ‘Blue Rider’ artist residency, these commissions from artists including Amy Fenton and George Smith offer new ways of thinking about the Blue Rider collective, and its enduring influence today.

Tate Dialogues is a series of accessible and sustainable publications designed to start conversations on Tate’s exhibitions and displays. Each title includes essential information, deep dives into key artistic themes and ideas, and creative responses by contemporary practitioners, offering an indispensable companion to any visit, and a resource to keep and return to.

• Exhibition Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and the Blue Rider: