COLLECTION EXHIBITION AT TATE MODERN GALLERY | FMP

On the 19th of May I went to visit the Tate Modern, in particular the Collection Exhibition which consists of work of different artists and different medias. The first thing I noticed when I went into the space was how photography, sculpture, painting, printing and video were all mixed in the same space. I think this was a good choice to display work as it is more engaging and inspiring. What I liked in particular was the use of frames for photography and prints. In fact, black and white photos were framed with black frames. To me this allowed not only the photo to match the frame, but the whole piece to stand out even more from the white painted wall. Another example of the use of frame was the one about some prints from WWII. The colour of the print was kind of sepia and so the frames were. Images below.

B&W photography. Tate Modern.

Prints matching the colour of the frames. Tate Modern.

I also found a piece of art which was part of my research for this Final Major Project. (image below)

Photographic composition, Barbara Kruger. Tate Modern.

The piece is a photographic composition, then painted on canvas. The artist Barbara Kruger made a lot of work with this style. The theme she manage is about consumerism, society and mass media.

This visit at the Tate Modern Gallery really inspired me more and helped me to be able to describe an exhibit space in more details. I have also been able to see the outside of the new wing which is opening on the 17th of June. I am currently working with other students from Foundation Degree and Graphic Design Degree as well for the Youth Opening ceremony. I am looking forward to seeing our visuals displayed on the back wall of the Turbine Hall!