Art Under Attack: Histories of British Iconoclasm @ Tate Britain

2 October 2013 – 5 January 2014

Art under Attack: Histories of British Iconoclasm is the first exhibition exploring the history of physical attacks on art in Britain from the 16th century to the present day. Iconoclasm describes the deliberate destruction of icons, symbols or monuments for religious, political or aesthetic motives. The exhibition examines the movements and causes which have led to assaults on art through objects, paintings, sculpture and archival material.

Address: Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm