Beirut-born artist and composer Tarek Atoui has been selected to create the next Hyundai Commission in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall, running from 13 October 2026 to 11 April 2027. Known for his innovative musical performances with intricately engineered instruments, Atoui will transform the vast space into a multisensory environment exploring sound and vibration. His previous works include performances at Tate Modern's South Tank in 2016 and a presentation at the 2019 Venice Biennale. The announcement comes amid reports that Tate chair Roland Rudd floated offering naming rights to the Turbine Hall for £50m, though a Tate spokesperson called that hypothetical.
This commission continues Tate Modern's prestigious series that has featured artists like Kara Walker, Cecilia Vicuña, and Olafur Eliasson, and underscores the institution's commitment to cross-disciplinary, sound-based art. Atoui's selection highlights the growing recognition of experimental music and technology-driven practices within major museums. The extended partnership with Hyundai Motor, covering the commission and research centre through 2036, also signals sustained corporate support for large-scale public art installations.