British painter Hurvin Anderson discusses his artistic journey and the cultural influences that shape his work in a new interview. Born in Birmingham to Jamaican parents, Anderson creates atmospheric paintings that explore the textures of memory and the diasporic experience, often blending imagery of Britain and the Caribbean to reflect the feeling of being in one place while thinking of another.
This profile comes as Anderson prepares for a major survey exhibition at Tate Britain in 2026. His work is significant for its lyrical engagement with the medium of paint, using it to both represent and veil complex themes of identity and place, while drawing on a wide range of influences from Velázquez and Manet to contemporary Jamaican artist Carl Abrahams.