Tate Modern
The Tate Modern is a wonderful place to while away some time. Located inside an iconic building, perched on the south bank of the river Thames, and full of some of the most interesting and though-provoking art in the world, it is a cultural gift to anybody that finds themselves in London with a few hours to spare.
It is one of four ‘networked’ UK art galleries. Despite being a private organisation, its main sponsor is the UK government Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and public access is free.
Originally founded in 1897 as the National Gallery of British Art it was renamed in 1932, when sugar magnate Henry Tate (of Tate & Lyle) laid the foundations for the collection. One of the organisations most publicised contributions to art is the annual award of the Turner Prize, which takes place at Tate Britain.
Tate Modern is housed in the former Bankside Power Station designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (who also designed Battersea Power Station) and directly across the river Thames from St. Pauls Cathedral. For several years after closure as a power station (in 1981) the building was in danger of being demolished. Then, in April 1994 the Tate Gallery announced that Bankside would be the home for the new Tate Modern. The £134 million redevelopment to the Tate Modern started in June 1995 and completed in January 2000.
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