Nick Fraser

A powerful reflection on Nick Fraser’s legacy, Tate’s history of labour, and the ongoing fight for fairness behind the UK’s leading cultural institution.

From Bethnal Green to Hoxton, I stepped into galleries, shared his story, and imagined him walking these same streets decades ago — to the Tate & Lyle factory, to his flat where he painted in private for 30 years.

Curator Marcus O’Shaughnessy reflects on a transformative visit to Sotheby’s London — exploring unseen Picassos, major upcoming auctions, and the quiet work of carrying outsider artist Nick Fraser into the public eye.