The new development will be the latest in a series of innovative Tate Modern projects
Phase one of the development includes the opening of the former
power station’s spectacular oil tanks, enormous circular spaces over
thirty
metres across and seven metres high. These
industrial chambers will act as innovative social
and learning spaces and host a diverse programme
of live
performances and events.
The east tank will provide the
opportunity to showcase major new installations, while the south tank
will
feature film, performance,
sound and discussions. The full programme for the Tate Modern oil tanks will be announced in early 2012.
Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival Director Ruth Mackenzie
said: 'It is very exciting that the
new development of Tate Modern, the world's most visited modern art
gallery,
will open during the London 2012 Festival which is the culmination of
the
Cultural Olympiad.'
A further series of neighbouring galleries will provide a range of new
spaces
for works from the Tate Collection, including two raw concrete galleries
and a
unique steel-lined gallery.
Nicholas Serota, Tate Director, said: ‘The new building will
allow us to show more of our collection, while the Oil Tanks promise to be some
of the most exciting spaces for new art in the world.'
Phase two of the new development, which is planned to open at the latest in 2016, will complete the building and provide further floors of galleries.
The London 2012 Festival will bring together artists from all over the world from 21 June – 9 September 2012 for the culmination of the Cultural Olympiad.
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