Hyundai Motor and Tate Modern unveil Sámi artist Márét Ánne Sara as the next Hyundai Commission artist, with a site-specific installation set to open in October 2025. Hyundai also extends its landmark partnership with Tate until 2036, reaffirming its long-term commitment to contemporary art.
Márét Ánne Sara to Transform Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall
Hyundai Motor Company and Tate have announced that Northern Sámi artist and author Márét Ánne Sara will create the next annual Hyundai Commission, a highly anticipated site-specific installation for Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall. The exhibition will be open to the public from 14 October 2025 to 6 April 2026, marking the tenth annual commission in the prestigious series.
Sara, known for her powerful exploration of global ecological issues through the lens of Sámi heritage, will be the first Sámi artist to present work in the Turbine Hall. Her multidisciplinary practice highlights the impact of Nordic colonialism on Sámi culture, emphasising the importance of preserving ancestral knowledge and environmental stewardship.
A Visionary Artist with a Powerful Message
Born in 1983 in Guovdageaidnu, Norway, to a reindeer-herding family, Sara has dedicated her work to addressing the complex relationship between Indigenous traditions, land rights, and climate change. Using materials and methods derived from reindeer herding, her sculptures and installations offer a compelling dialogue on the interconnectedness of humans, animals, and the natural world.
Karin Hindsbo, Director of Tate Modern, expressed her excitement about the commission, stating: “Márét Ánne Sara is among a prolific group of Sámi artists who have gained international recognition for amplifying the voices of Sámi communities. Through her work, she sheds light on the pressing social, ecological, and political issues affecting Sámi people today. I am thrilled she will be creating her first work in the UK here at Tate Modern, and I look forward to seeing how she will transform the Turbine Hall. It will undoubtedly be both thought-provoking and visually striking.”
Hyundai and Tate Extend Partnership Until 2036
Alongside the announcement of the 2025 Hyundai Commission, Hyundai Motor and Tate have confirmed the extension of their long-term partnership until 2036. This renewed commitment ensures continued support for both the Hyundai Commission and the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational, further strengthening their shared vision of fostering global artistic dialogue and innovation.
The Hyundai-Tate partnership, which began in 2014, has been one of the most significant corporate collaborations in Tate’s history. Over the past decade, Hyundai has supported groundbreaking commissions that have redefined contemporary art experiences, offering artists the opportunity to create ambitious and thought-provoking works for the Turbine Hall.
Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, commented on the extension: “Over the past decade, our partnership with Tate has cultivated a space for artistic dialogue that transcends generational, geographical, and disciplinary boundaries. We are proud to continue this collaboration, reaffirming our shared commitment to future generations and the transformative power of art.”
A Legacy of Artistic Innovation
Through the Hyundai Commission, Tate Modern has hosted some of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, including Kara Walker, Anicka Yi, and Cecilia Vicuña. Márét Ánne Sara’s upcoming installation will add a powerful new chapter to this legacy, bringing the urgent themes of Indigenous knowledge, environmental justice, and cultural resilience into the heart of London’s contemporary art scene.
The Hyundai Commission: Márét Ánne Sara will be free for the public to visit at Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall from 14 October 2025 to 6 April 2026.