The Future Tense

The Future Tense seeks to challenge preconceived notions of the traditional static gallery space, delivering a rigorous, inspiring and engaging contemporary art programme to a discerning international audience. Founded with the primary aim of supporting the career progression of emerging artists, The Future Tense works with a focused roster of represented talent as well as a broader cross-section of established artists such as Gérard Rancinan via its curated exhibitions and events. Beyond its core arts platform, The Future Tense also develops a range of highly ambitious special projects including the prestigious annual ‘RE:DEFINE’ benefit art exhibition and auction. Debuting in Dallas in November 2011, the event was established with the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Goss-Michael Foundation and has raised almost $800,000 for the AIDS charity to date, featuring artists such as Damien Hirst, Tracy Emin, Gavin Turk and Shepard Fairey. The Future Tense is a primary source of works from artists including Katrin Fridriks, Mark Webber, Lee Baker, Tom Oldham, Joseph Loughborough, Jamie Shaw and Elizabeth Eamer.