Tarot – Origins & Afterlives

Location

Warburg Institute
Woburn Square
London
WC1H 0AB

Description

This exhibition runs from Friday 31st January 2025 to Wednesday 30th April 2025.


Tarot cards are everywhere; but where do they come from, and what is at stake in the different forms they have taken? As tools to explore the unconscious, sources of artistic inspiration and emblems of counterculture, Tarot decks have served as some of our most powerful shapers of fortune, creativity and even identity.

This exhibition presents a sequence of critical moments from Tarot’s long history, exploring the cards’ iconographic origins and the profound transformations they have undergone in the hands of artists, mystics and writers.

Highlights include:

Rare and Historic Tarot Decks: Explore fascinating examples like the Austin Osman Spare Tarot deck (c. 1906), presented courtesy of The Magic Circle Collection.

Historical Context: Learn about Tarot’s roots in Renaissance Europe and its evolution through mysticism, esotericism, and modern reinterpretations.

Cultural Significance: Trace how Tarot has shaped creativity, influenced countercultural movements, and inspired modern artists and writers.

Prices

Free

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Upcoming Dates

This exhibition runs from Friday 31st January 2025 to Wednesday 30th April 2025.

Forthcoming dates:

Tue 11th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Wed 12th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Thu 13th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Fri 14th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 6:00pm)
Sat 15th Feb 2025 
(10:00am to 5:00pm)

Disclaimer

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Warburg Institute
Woburn Square
London
WC1H 0AB

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This exhibition runs from Friday 31st January 2025 to Wednesday 30th April 2025.

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