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From May 23 2008 to August 25 2008

Street Art and the London Tate Modern

The legendary Tate Modern opens its doors to "Street Art", consecrating it as a true art form with an exhibit from May 23 - August 25, 2008.

The unquestionable leader in modern art and English tourist destination, the British gallery presents a peerless exhibit in the former London power plant in addition to its acclaimed permanent collection.

It is the first time a large public museum will house "street art" attracting internationally acclaimed artists to a single event. Works will be on display from famous artists : Faile from New York, Sixeart from Spain, Nunca with Os Gemeos from Brazil and Blu, representing Italy, from Bologna. In addition to the exhibit you can also visit these artists' works on the "Street Art Walking Tour" in addition to refacing the Tate Modern with new creations.

Street Art includes different techniques, from video projections to spray painting, stencils and more, primarily illicitly utilizing public locations. It is art that substantially differs from graffiti and pure vandalism by conveying the artists' emotions.

Free admission to the Tate Modern event is sponsored by Nissan and Qashqai.

Information:
Tate Modern
Bankside,
London, SE1 9TG
Telephone: +44 20 78878008 (recorded information)
E-mail: information.desk@tate.org.uk

The museum is open from 10 AM to 6 PM from Sundays through Thursdays and from 10 AM to 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays. There are two museum entrances, the North Entrance and the West Entrance.

How to get there:
By subway: the closest stations are the Southwark (on the Jubilee line) and Blackfriars (on the District and Circle lines).
By boat: the Tate Boat connects the Tate Britain with the Tate Modern and London Eye.
By train: the closest stations are Blackfriars and London Bridge.
By bus: lines RV1, 45, 63, 100, 381 and 344
On foot: walk across the Millennium Bridge which ends in front of the museum entrance.