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Tate Modern

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

Newest Review: ... Minimalism and houses works by Mondrian and Kandinsky. When judged as a whole the Tate Modern collection certainly has something that everyone can appreciate and while it has many of those head-scratching sculptures such as Marcel Duchamp's 'Fountain' (a toilet), which you either hate or love, it also has its fair share of more mainstream works from famous names that most adults would ... more

... recognise. The Tate Modern has developed a reputation as one of London's top attractions and I would find it very hard to disagree. During my visit the hours literally rushed by and it wasn't long before I found my inner art critic, commenting on pieces and p...more

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Art for All - The Tate Modern (1095 words)
by - written on 20/11/07 (Very useful, 275 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

Open your eyes and open your mind (1862 words)
by - written on 07/02/06 (Very useful, 1048 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