10 must-see artists and works at Tate Modern
Quick answer
Tate Modern's must-sees include the Turbine Hall, Picasso, Matisse, Dalí, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, Louise Bourgeois and the Viewing Level of the Blavatnik Building. The collection changes often, so check the floor plan at the entrance to locate each room, since works rotate and displays change often.
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What to look for
Tate rotates works and rooms often, so we don't give room numbers: check the plan at the entrance or the official website.
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Turbine Hall
The Turbine Hall
The great hall of the former power station, home to monumental installations.
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Pablo Picasso
The genius of Cubism, shown with works from different periods.
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Henri Matisse
The pure colour of Fauvism and his famous cut-outs.
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Salvador Dalí
Surrealism with dreamlike images and melting clocks.
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Mark Rothko
Large colour canvases that invite an almost meditative experience.
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Andy Warhol
Pop art: mass culture, screen prints and celebrities.
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Yayoi Kusama
Dots and mirrors that create immersive universes.
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Louise Bourgeois
Sculptures about memory, the body and family, including her spiders.
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Contemporary art in the Blavatnik Building
Installations and recent works by artists from around the world.
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Blavatnik Building · Viewing Level
The Viewing Level
A free viewing platform with views of London and the Thames.
How to see them in one visit
Pick three or four artists and explore the rest at leisure. Follow the order of our 2-hour route. With AnyArt you can scan any artwork to hear its story, handy in a museum where works rotate.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Rothkos at Tate Modern?
Within the collection; the location changes, so check the plan at the entrance.
Does Tate Modern have Picasso?
Yes, there are Picasso works in the collection, depending on the current rotation.
What is the Viewing Level?
A free viewing platform at the top of the Blavatnik Building with views of London.
What is the Turbine Hall?
The great hall of the former power station, which hosts monumental installations.