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Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of Battersea Power Station, Tate Modern opened to great acclaim in 2000. Since then it has welcomed millions of visitors through its imposing doors. If you are visiting for the first time, you should approach from Blackfriars Station, crossing Norman Foster's 'Blade of Light' Millennium Bridge footbridge, walking towards this spectacular modernist masterpiece with the dome of St Paul's Cathedral behind you. The gallery pays homage to art from 1900 to the present day while the awesome Turbine Hall creates a stunning entrance and a vast space, used to display temporary installations on a grand scale. There are three levels of galleries enclosed by a spectacular two-storey glass roof that provides fantastic views of London and a great caf. Full of the jokey eccentricities of contemporary art, it's one of the few art galleries that children and teenagers will enjoy, but it also offers the full set of iconic twentieth century artists, from Matisse to Moore, Dali to Picasso. Justifiably the most popular art gallery in Europe.
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Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black PowerSoul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black PowerTate Modern hosts landmark exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, shining a bright light on the vital contributions of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history. A rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks, the show hopes to represent America's ethical, conscious and moral spirit by showcasing how artis2017-09-24T00:00:00+01002017-10-22T00:00:00+0100
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PRICING Adult £16.50, concession £14.50, under 12 Free
DATES 12th July to 22nd October 2017
Tate Modern hosts landmark exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, shining a bright light on the vital contributions of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history. A rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks, the show hopes to represent America's ethical, conscious and moral spirit by showcasing how artis... More about this event
Fahrelnissa ZeidFahrelnissa ZeidOne of the first female artists to exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in London in the late 1950s, influential Turkish artist Fahrelnissa Zeid, is best known for her large-scale abstract paintings. These works are shown with her figurative paintings at Tate Modern from June 2017, exploring her obsession with geometrical details. One2017-09-24T00:00:00+01002017-10-08T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art
PRICING Adult £12.50, concession £11, under 12s Free
DATES 13th June to 8th October 2017
One of the first female artists to exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in London in the late 1950s, influential Turkish artist Fahrelnissa Zeid, is best known for her large-scale abstract paintings. These works are shown with her figurative paintings at Tate Modern from June 2017, exploring her obsession with geometrical details. One... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Multimedia | PRICING Free
DATES 24th July 2017 to 24th July 2018
Multimedia, installations and sculpture spanning the career of the influential American artist, whose work focuses on perception, spatial relationships, human psychology and mortality.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture | PRICING Free
DATES 1st July 2016 to 31st December 2017 - 10am-6pm
Provocative sculptures, drawings and writing of an autobiographical nature, addressing universal experiences such as birth, death, love, loss and fear.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art | PRICING Free
DATES 11th January 2016 to 31st December 2017
Works providing an insight into the affinities between artists working in Japan, Europe and the United States, many of whom took part in the 1970 Tokyo Biennale.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting | PRICING Free
DATES 11th January 2016 to 31st December 2017
Works by artists including Pinot Gallizio, Shozo Shimamoto, Niki de Saint Phalle, Sam Gilliam, Richard Smith and Frank Bowling, providing an insight into the evolution of artists' use of the medium of paint in the decades following the Second World War.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture | PRICING Free
DATES 11th January 2016 to 31st December 2017
Mixed-media assemblages made from packing crates, old furniture and scrap timber, inspired by the sculptural qualities of the cityscape of New York.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture | PRICING Free
DATES 11th January 2016 to 31st December 2017
Soft sculptures reflecting an interest in biological systems, organic matter and regeneration, topics the artist has discussed with scientists in her native Poland.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture | PRICING Free
DATES 11th January 2016 to 31st December 2017
A replica from 1964 of the artist's iconic readymade, considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture | PRICING Free
DATES 11th January 2016 to 31st December 2017
Sculptural installations highlighting artists' use of diverse materials and unusual techniques.
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103-109 Southwark Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £89 33% off
20 Lavington S, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
From comfy king sized beds and an international plug system to free movies and complimentary WiFi, the citizen London Bankside hotel promises to offer its guests ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £98 24% off
2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
The Hilton London Bankside is a purpose built hotel with a four-storey glass atrium, 292 rooms and fitness centre, complete with swimming pool, and an opulent ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
A dramatic new development at Tate Modern, we got our first glimpse inside The Tanks in summer 2012 - revealed as part of ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
48 Hopton Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Tate Modern
Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers - the oldest societies of their kind in the world. ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65a Hopton Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Tate Modern
Dr Jules Wright, founder and owner of The Wapping Project, has opened up a second gallery space - the Wapping Project Bankside. Located next to Tate ... More
Sights and Attractions near Tate Modern
London > Attractions > Sights
1-16 Blackfriars Road, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
Shortlisted for the 2015 World Architecture Festival Awards before it was even completed, One Blackfriars is a 170 metre high tower on London's Southbank where homes ... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate Modern ... More
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68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
The Flat Iron Square project is an exciting piece of town planning and urban renewal. This Bankside development has ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September 2017 - 8am-8pm
Tate Modern, Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
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London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Saturday 23rd September 2017 at 12noon-7pm & Sunday 24th September 2017 at 12noon-5pm
Tate Modern, 64 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Letterform Archive's popup exhibit highlights the work designers produce on the way to final products. The exhibit utilizes the breadth of the Letterform Archive collection and ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 27th September 2017 - 7pm
Tate Modern, 68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
For the first time since it opened in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has the facilities to present plays throughout the year at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre, a ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
229 Union Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
The Union Theatre was set up by actor/producer Sacha Regan in 1998 in an old paper warehouse and with the help of a Prince's Youth Business ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Flat Iron Square, 68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Founded by chef and baker Matthew Dryden in early 2016, Burnt Lemon Bakery is serious about sourdough breads, made exclusively with organic flours milled in the ... More
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
3 Archie Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Specialists in fine German wine, this shop has moved to larger premises and taken its customers with it - they have a deserved reputation for excellence ... More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Tate Modern
As you stare across the river at this bustling, stylish, multi-faceted venue, it’s hard to believe that this riverside warehouse was once a reprocessing plant for ... More
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
Second floor, Tate Modern, Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
A brasserie at Tate Modern. It's really good! No really, given the lack of choice around here you might expect average to good food at extortionate ... More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
Extremely swish International Cuisine in a magnificent setting looking out over the Blade of Light bridge, the Thames and the centre of town. This superior eaterie ... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
With one of the best views over London, an eclectic menu based around carefully sourced, seasonal food together with an innovative wine list, the restaurant on ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 15 minutes from Tate Modern
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 16 minutes from Tate Modern
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 17 minutes from Tate Modern
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
Leisure near Tate Modern
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mondrian London, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Six private treatment rooms, including a couples' suite and a private thermal suite, make up agua Bathhouse and Spa within Mondrian London at Sea Containers. Bringing ... More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 8 minutes from Tate Modern
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Tate Modern
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
160 Union Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
62 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
If you're the kind of drinker who gets thirsty, very thirsty, and you don't have the time or patience to queue for at a very busy ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Tate Modern
The Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in ... More
Nightlife near Tate Modern
London > Nightlife > Bars
Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
Cocktails incorporating homemade aromatics hark back to the heritage of the site of The Distillery , the ... More
London > Nightlife >
Stew Lane, High Timber Street, City, London EC4V | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Mermaid, Puddledock, City, London EC4V | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
The self-proclaimed best kept events secret in the City, the newly refurbished Mermaid events and conference centre in Blackfriars boasts a 600-seat theatre-style auditorium and numerous ... More
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