...Opened in 2000, the Tate Modern is a £130 million project that is regarded as a model of urban regeneration, with the disused Bankside power station transformed into an avant-garde space dedicated to 20th-century art. The permanent exhibition changes biannually so that much of the Tate Gallery's collection of modern work can be on show, displayed thematically rather than chronologically. This includes major works by Matisse, Picasso and Warhol, as well as contemporary pieces. The Turbine Hall displays changing pieces of artwork, specially commissioned to fit the enormous space.
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- Bankside, London SE1 9TG
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- +44 (0)20 7887 8888
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- Sightseeing
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- Art Gallery
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xanthe, 39 weeks ago
If you have young kids, Tate Modern is a great place to visit. Lot's of space both inside and out, there is always an exhibit in the Turbine hall to entertain them. Lunch in the cafe is always a safe bet, good fish and chips!
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Andrew Bowman, 52 weeks ago
One of the South Bank’s most striking features and one of the world’s finest modern art spaces. The peerless permanent collection is displayed according to easy-to-follow themes and paid exhibitions are always top notch. The building itself is an incredible work of art and the grassy area in front provides an ideal picnic/rest stop which leads almost directly onto the magnificent (and no longer wobbly) Millenium Bridge.
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