One of London’s major visitor attractions has grown. Tate Modern, a vast repository of art, has an entire new wing. This distinctive twisted pyramid of a building is 10 storeys tall and a fitting addition to the main building, once a vast power station.
The stylish, spartan interior is an expanse of exposed concrete and untreated blond wood, while the windows are partly covered with the lattice of brickwork enveloping the exterior. The building is topped with a viewing platform which draws the crowds away from the art and to views of London.
This large new public space is as busy as the original gallery. But it was easy to capture pure architecture – and photograph visitors as they went about their business and interacted with this fresh place.
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Mike, I enjoyed your post so much that this afternoon, taking advantage of being in London for a while, I took some shots also, it’s one of my favourite places.
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Hi Andy, that’s great to hear! I’ll enjoy taking a look :)
On my wish list! :)
It’s a must! I was entranced by the architecture but there’s a shed load of fantastic artworks inside it too :-)
Is photography allowed in the building? ;)
It is indeed although I tend to avoid reproducing the artworks.
That’s great to hear. In some museums it’s forbidden, but I like to make pictures from impressive artwork.
I’m sure it happens all the time. But it’s all about the galleries selling postcards of the great works – why buy them if you make your own photographs? But I guess that’s not what interests me.
It’s a very photogenic building! I’ve been there a couple of times now; my only comment on the building itself is that there seems to be a lot of wasted space (particularly on the upper levels). Having said that, you have some beautiful photos here, Mike. Nicely captured! :)
Thanks Richard :) It’s quite something and those spaces make it quite easy to get away from the crowds. Not exactly plush, though!
I think it’s more the student floor and the member’s floor that frustrate me.
They need a few more sticks of furniture :-) The viewing platform is sparse too but probably a good thing with the amount of people flocking up there.
A good set!
Thank you Harrie! It’s a fantastic new building, especially if you enjoy a spot of architecture.
I think you had a ball here, taking all the odd angles and corners of this new building. A fun series, Mike.
Thank you Lee. Yes, you got me there :) A great building, particularly the lines and angles of the exterior. The tonnes of people actually helped too!
Yes the people add to the scale of the place.