March 30, 2014 in inspiring places, my london
The Tate Modern gallery is one of my favourite places to visit. I am not alone in thinking this as it is the second most popular musuem attraction in the UK after the British Museum and the 4th most visited art museum in the world. Five million people visit it every year. Not only is the art it houses world class, its industrial architecture is stunning too. The galleries are housed in the former Bankside Power Station and the scale of the Turbine Hall is awe inspiring and the views from the sixth floor overlooking the Thames, St Paul’s Cathedral and the London skyline are breathtaking.
The enormity of the building and the views from the upper floors looking downward to the Turbine Hall floor captured my imagination. I photographed the concrete to lose its sense of scale and confuse the eye, making the people below seem like ants at my feet. A fun photographic trip to Lilliput.
If you live close enough to make regular visits, annual Tate membership is brilliant value as you can access all the big name exhibitions for free, the members’ cafe and get discount at the great shop. We’re looking forward to returning soon for the Matisse Cut-outs show which opens on 17th April. Can’t wait!
Dear Sania,
I love the photos of the concrete – the micro to the macro concept – highlighting further the idiosyncrasies of concrete and how it can simply and effectively be used to change the energy and illusion of a space. When I next go to Tate Modern, I too will take a closer and longer look – thank you :).
Anisa
Like the decoration!
he has a good point
scale and tate – Sania Pell – Freelance Interior Stylist, Consultant and Creative Director, London