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Description: Bankside Power Station 25 Sumner Street / London / SE1 9TG / Fon: (020) 7887 8000 Fax: (020) 7401 5052.

Newest Review: ... walk into a large box in total darkness. In all there are seven levels to the Tate Modern and most of the galleries are free however they do have special exhibitions and for these you do have to buy a ticket however there is plenty of good stuff to see without spending a penny and walking around the various galleries is a real journey of dioscovery with some great works of art and others ... more

... that I just do not get. There is work on show from Picasso, Rousseau, Dali and Warhiol to name but a few and also one of my favourites Gilbert and George who do some col work. Thereare lots of mixed media works and small viewoing areas and the place is goo...more

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Tate Modern: Great free day out for the whole family (401 words)
by - written on 22/11/09 (Very useful, 20 readings)
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If you are looking for something to do free in London then one of the options open to you is the Tate Modern and as it is inside it is a great choice in the winter. It is located on the south side of the Thames, if you get off at St Pauls tube station then it is a short walk down gto the Millenium Bridge which is a great way to approach the art gallery however you can also use Southwark or Blackfriars tube stations as well. Using the bridge gives you an excellent view of the former power station. It is free to enter however there are a number of contribution points with suggestions for those who want to donate, entering via the massive Turbine Hall ... Read the complete review

Art for All - The Tate Modern (1095 words)
by - written on 20/11/07 (Very useful, 279 readings)
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The Tate Modern is housed in the former Bankside power station, (the building has to be seen to be believed), and was built during the Millennium year. Since that point it has developed into one of London's most sought after attractions. The artworks are spread over 100,000 square feet and are based around a massive turbine hall that serves as the building's entrance, a most spectacular sight! Access to the gallery is provided by two tube stations, London Bridge & Blackfriars, and I took the former route which involves a pleasant ten minute walk along the bank of the river and I combined it with a quick trip across the London Bridge for a truly stunning ... Read the complete review

Tate Modern: Open your eyes and open your mind (1862 words)
by - written on 07/02/06 (Very useful, 1068 readings)
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For most people the words Modern Art conjure up images of the Turner Prize and the messed up bedding of Tracey Emin which is a shame because the Turner Prize is hardly a good representation of what modern art can offer. As a slight aside what Emin piece of work did actually facilitate was two Japanese performance artists who decided to have a pillow fight on the bed, I could not help but appreciate their style. I have always enjoyed visiting art shows and have even bought a couple of paintings in my time, there is something pleasing about buying an original painting and hanging it on your walls, it does not have to appreciate in value to give pleasure and a ... Read the complete review