One of UK's biggest galleries is home to incredible art, like this conceptual piece made from window blinds. This installation takes an ordinary object (the window blind) and completely transforms it into a suspended work of art that lights up the entire room.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Sun-Thurs 10AM-6PM;
Fri-Sat 10AM-10PM
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (10mm)
Model
Comfortable walking shoes
Water (it's expensive inside)
How to get there
N51° 30' 27.3168"W0° 05' 57.6132"
This image was taken at the "Sol LeWitt Upside Down - Structure with Three Towers, Expanded 23 Times, Split in Three" exhibit.
This art piece is located on the Natalie Bell Building Level 4 West floor of the main building of the Tate Modern. If you cannot find it, ask a member of the museum staff to guide you.
By London Underground:
- Closest station: Southwark (via Jubilee line)
- Walk north on Blackfriars Rd/A201 towards Scoresby St
- Turn right onto Scoresby St
- Turn left onto Gambia St
- Turn right onto Dolben St
- Turn left onto Great Suffolk St
- Continue onto Sumner St
- Turn left
Address:
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon, Sunset, Night
The gallery is open year round and there are no windows in this exhibit, so any month will bring you the same conditions. I suggest avoiding the weekends and school holidays for a less crowded experience.
Because there aren't any windows in this room, you can take the photo any time during opening hours.
Field tips
This exhibit is large, so make sure to use a wide-angle lens (10mm) to capture the scale of the artwork.
Try to Include a model in your frame to add a sense of scale and to draw the eye to a focal point. I also think it's a good idea to have the model positioned in a unique way. Whether they are jumping, running or moving, find what stance you like best!
For a balanced and powerful composition, try standing in the middle of the room, in line with your subject.
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08:06
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Golden Hour
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Sunset
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Do nearby
Make sure to allocate a few hours when visiting this free-to-enter art haven as it is huge with many amazing spaces such as the "Turbine Hall" and rooftop viewing gallery.
I also recommend visiting Millennium Bridge, which is directly in front of the Tate Modern. If you cross this bridge, you'll reach St Paul's Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful buildings in London.
Walk east along the River Thames to reach the tallest building in London: The Shard.