Notable Museums Around The World
Part 2: The Tate Modern, London, England
- · Part of the Tate group, the Tate Modern is an art gallery in a converted power station located on the banks of the River Thames.
- · The artworks displayed make up the national collection of Britain from the beginning of the 20th Century to present day as well as contemporary and modern art.
- · The featured collection exhibitions include:
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Poetry and Dream
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Energy and Process
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Structure and Clarity
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Transformed Visions
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Setting the Scene
- · It first opened in 2000 and in 2009 a major project was begun to develop it, creating more space for galleries and improving visitor facilities, making it into the museum it is today.
- · The museum uses three converted large, underground oil tanks, originally used in the power station, as display areas and spaces for facilities. Construction of a new tower, 65 metres above the oil tanks, will provide even more exhibition space.
- · The chimney, perhaps the most recognisable feature of the Tate Modern, is made completely out of brick and is not used to display art.
- · The museum runs many temporary exhibitions and its collection varies from artwork to installations.
- · The most visited modern art gallery in the world, it receives 4.8 million visitors every year.
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