Hurvin Anderson Ascension Silk Scarf from Tate

Last updated: 11 October 2026

What the Hurvin Anderson silk scarf is

Ascension is one of Anderson's botanical paintings, full of foliage in cascading pinks, blues and greens. Tate has cropped details of it across the silk, so the scarf reads as a pattern rather than a postcard of the whole picture.

Tate describes it as large enough to wear at the neck, as a headscarf or over the shoulders. It also suggests hanging it as textile art at home, which suits a scarf at this price.

Who Hurvin Anderson is

Anderson was born in Birmingham in 1965 to Jamaican parents and studied at Wimbledon School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He was shortlisted for the Turner Prize in 2017, and he is best known for his barbershop interiors and Caribbean landscapes.

Tate Britain gave him his first major survey in 2026, with about 80 works. It closed on 23 August 2026. Our Hurvin Anderson Tate Britain review covers the show, and Tate's artist page lists his works in the collection.

Key facts

• Price: £140 at the Tate Shop on 11 October 2026
• Artwork: details from Ascension, 2017
• Size: 90 x 90cm
• Material: pure silk
• Finish: hand-rolled edges in green
• Where to buy: only from Tate
• Delivery: free in the UK on orders from £60, with standard delivery in one to three weeks
• Item code: 349721

Who the Hurvin Anderson scarf suits

• People who saw the show: it ties back to a specific painting rather than a generic gallery print.
• Silk scarf wearers: the pinks and greens work through spring and summer.
• Art lovers with no wall space left: it can be worn, framed or hung.

The limits

£140 is a lot for a printed scarf. You are paying for the artwork and the Tate connection as well as the silk.

The exhibition has closed, and Tate tends to wind down show merchandise once the gallery moves on. Stock may not be replaced when it runs out.

Standard UK delivery can take up to three weeks, so allow time if it is a present.

Where to buy the Hurvin Anderson silk scarf in the UK

The Tate Shop sells it online, and its Hurvin Anderson collection has the rest of the exhibition range. Buying from the shop supports Tate's galleries.

For a cheaper way into contemporary art, the Art on a Postcard sales sell small original works for charity.

Hurvin Anderson silk scarf at Tate

FAQs

How much is the Hurvin Anderson silk scarf?

£140 at the Tate Shop when I checked on 11 October 2026. UK delivery is free on orders from £60.

Which painting is on the scarf?

Details of Ascension, a botanical painting Hurvin Anderson made in 2017.

What size is the scarf?

90 x 90cm, according to Tate.

Can I still buy it after the exhibition?

Yes, for now. It was in stock online on 11 October 2026, but exhibition ranges are not always restocked.

Is it sold anywhere else?

No. Tate says the scarf is available only from Tate.

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