Research FAQs

For matters of research integrity or for more information, please contact the Head of Research by emailing research@tate.org.uk. Our Code of Good Practice in Research can also be downloaded as a pdf here.

Please visit Art & Artists. We are unable to send out information on artists or works in our collection. All the information we have available is published online or available in the Library and Archive.

The Library and Archive are free for all to use but require registration. Details on the Reading Rooms are available here, or email the Reading Rooms directly.

Please visit Art & Artists or Collection information to find out which gallery and room the work is displayed in.

Please visit Art & Artists or Collection information to find out if the work is on loan or in storage. Works on loan can be visited at the host institution. Visits to view works in storage may be possible. Please email the Collection Care Administration Team.

Anyone can make appointments to view works in the Prints and Drawings Rooms. Details on the Reading Rooms are available here.

All images are licensed through Tate Images. You need to register a username and login to request the images you want. Tate Images will then process your enquiry.

Please visit Tate’s frequently asked questions.

Please visit Tate’s frequently asked questions.

Tate is unable to authenticate or value works of art owned by private individuals. For advice relating to the identification of works of art, we recommend you contact a reputable art dealer or auction house.

Please email Research with details, provide contact details and we will respond as soon as possible.

Studentships are advertised in the spring each year. More information about Research Studentships at Tate is available here.

Information about current and regular opportunities are listed here. Please also follow @TateResearch on Twitter for news of all upcoming opportunities.

For any other queries, please see the frequently asked questions for Tate as a whole.