Tate Modern

NJohns69er

9th November 2009

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I was eager to visit this place. And upon first glance i thought it would be a great gallery. But once inside i was massively disappointed. I covered most of the place in an hour or two, which some say may be quick but the art was of a poor standard. One painting looked like a paintbrush was planted in the anus of gorilla and he rubbed his bottom over a canvas. I would not visit again.

EssexLedge

9th November 2009

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Where do i start. The majority of the art looked like a 3 year old done it. The toilets were disgusting, would not go back there due to the poor condition of the toilets. You could view the place well within 2 hours and some of the "explicit" art was absolutely rank. Black box wasn't any good, everyone was visible which made it a let down. Pay £3 to see some art which you can see through a glass window pane? surely they need to rethink that one. The bar was extraodinarily overpriced overall i wasn't satisfied.

Victorfail

9th November 2009

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First of all the building is big and free access. It is in a nice location near the millenium bridge. I dont think the art is anything special the box was unnessary and strange it is the newest exibit there. Toliets were unrespectabley poor and dirty the loo was almost leaking. The art didnt seem proffesional and some styles were too simple. You have to pay to see the best art which depletes the object of free access. Not suitable for kids as the explicit art was vile .

sheilaellen

28th May 2009

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Too much to see in just one visit.

RR123

Modern art at its best 12th October 2008

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Modern Art isn't necessarily my thing, but whatever your taste you can probably find something to suit here. Art that challenges, confuses, intrigues or repulses you can all be found here.

This gallery is often in the news in part due to the regularly changing exhibition in the Turbine Hall. Often these are interactive in some way whether based purely on visual art or sound or interacting through touch. If nothing else, the exhibits are likely to be a conversation starter.

If you still can't anything to suit then its setting on the Thames at the south end of the Millennium Bridge and where you can look across to St Paul's on the north side should itself be a draw.

PinkPink

Tate Modern 12th September 2008

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The Tate Modern is very popular with tourists and in a popular and easily accessible location. Personally, I didn't like the Tate Modern at all, and the must hyped up crack in the floor didn't really live up to expectations. Before arriving I'd heard that some unfortunate people had become casualties because of the crack, so it was a disappointment when I saw it.

The Tate Modern is the home of a modern international and contemporary art. Before I visited the museum I hadn't seen much of ''modern art'', but personally I hated the ''art'' that I saw there a lot. If you are interested in modern art, then this gallery is for you, as it has many exhibits, but it's definitely not somewhere that houses something for everyone.

They do hold workshops, courses, and discussions, so if contemporary art is your thing, you should definitely visit!!

gillygilly

Very popular 12th September 2008

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Ok so we all wanted to see what all the fuss was about. 5 must admit the place did not disapoint. we walked across the fantastic millenium bridge to get there and the place was full of happy people getting close to art. when we visitied there was an exhibit that was made of metal, hanging from the roof that you were able to walk through and that was superb, some of the andy warhols are really quite tacky looking in the flesh, but are a must see, like the huge elvis piece. The cafe was over priced and so full we did not bother. Would we go again yes, although it is not really great for very small kids but there were still loads there when we went.

simonlarois

Eye opening art in London 3rd September 2008

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Worth a vist just to see the awesome and iconic installation art that hits the headlines year after year. The Tate Modern is an awe inspiring gallery which is well worth a vist if you are in London for the day. About fifteen minutes walk from the London Eye it can offer a nice injection of culture in to any family day out. Be warned that there are some works of art that will not be appropriate for the younger kids, but ask any of the helpful and very friendly staff about this and they will be happy to help. Prepare to be challenged though by some of the more extreme works, which may stretch the boundaries of what art is in your mind. A challenging gallery that will open your mind as well as giving you space to think.

jmcfar

My favouite museum in London 1st September 2008

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The tate modern is my favourite art museum in London. Although I do not like the outside very much, I find it a bit gray and drab, but inside the galleries are very impressive indeed. The big hall where you enter (I do tend to enter from the side entrance rather than the side facing the river) is very huge and impressive, and usually houses an impressive work of art. The permanent collection that the Tate has on display is very good and the non permanent exhibitions which change quite frequently are very good also. You should definitely go if you’ve never been.

codam

Fantastic 31st August 2008

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The Tate Modern is one the highlights of the museum world of London - even before you go in, it’s extremely impressive, housed in a converted power station on London’s Southbank. The main turbine hall usually houses a special exhibit which is always fascinating – they have had some amazing exhibitions, including huge slides! And the collections themselves – which are generally free to enter - are no less impressive to wander around. The frequently changing special exhibitions are usually fantastic also, do look up in advance to see what exhibitions are going to be on. A place you simply must visit in London.