Galleries
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The National Gallery is an institution that is sometimes too quickly overlooked in the face of the trendy new Tate Modern. The work in the National is richer and deeper by far, and is one of the best collections of European paintings in the world. The newer Sainsbury wing, displays work from 1250 to 1500.
The older part of the gallery dates from the 1820’s, and shows paintings from 1500 to the early 1900’s.
There is a decent café in the basement, serving teas, coffees, cakes and light meals.
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Sited on Millbank next to the Thames, Tate Britain contains outstanding
collections of modern and contemporary art, presenting an unrivalled
picture of the development of art in Britain from the time of the Tudor
monarchs in the sixteenth century, to the present day. Highlights
include a superb collection of paintings and prints by artist, poet and
visionary, William Blake, as well as an amazing collection of oils and
watercolours by J.M.W. Turner. Facilities include a shop and restaurant.
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Created in the year 2000 from a disused power station in the heart of
London, Tate Modern displays the national collection of international
modern art. It’s undeniably impressive, and done on a grand scale, but is it the art or the building that steals the show? The collections tend to reflect the current conceptual orthodoxy of
idea over content, but there are many pieces here that are worth the visit alone, such as in the magnificent Rothko room.
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Perhaps the best gallery in Manchester, Manchester Art Gallery is located close to the city centre and consists of an impressive Victorian building with a modern steel and glass extension bolted on to the back. A large contingent of modernist and contemporary artists
are represented such as Howard Hodgkin and Patrick Caulfield, as well as lesser known 20th century figurative artists. Manchester Art Gallery is also renowned for its superb collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings by
artists such as Rossetti, and works by Turner and Constable.
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The Tate Liverpool is a fantastic gallery with a great collection which
focuses mainly on 20th century modernism. The work is compelling and
diverse, and includes a mixture of figurative and abstract work right
up to the present day. There are also regular temporary exhibitions by
major international artists, and a restaurant and shop.
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The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh was Britain's
first collection devoted solely to 20th century painting and sculpture.
The display space is divided between temporary exhibitions and
selections from the gallery's own holdings, including
Post-Impressionists, Fauves, German Expressionism, Cubism and Pop Art.
There is also a good collection of work by the Scottish Colourists. Facilities include a shop and restaurant.
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Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank of the River
Tyne in Gateshead, Baltic is the biggest gallery of its kind in the
world – presenting a dynamic, diverse and international programme of
contemporary visual art. Baltic has no permanent collection, providing instead an ever-changing
calendar of exhibitions and activities that give a unique and
compelling insight into contemporary artistic practice.
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Tucked away on a small side street near Leicester Square, the
Photographers' Gallery is Britain's leading centre for contemporary
photography. With a year-round programme of fantastic free exhibitions
and events, the core collection of classic and contemporary photographs
is boosted by a more eclectic selection of work by emerging
photographers. Facilities include gift and book shop, cafe and toilets. You can even choose from a selection of cameras for sale.
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The art collection at the
National Museum Cardiff is one of Europe's
finest. Five hundred years of magnificent paintings, drawings,
sculpture, silver and ceramics from Wales and across the world,
including an outstanding collection of Impressionist works. In the Natural History zone, discover the diverse natural history of Wales on an expedition, which
begins at the seashore and ends in the mountains. An exciting programme of exhibitions, talks and family activities takes place throughout the year.
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The Naughton Gallery is one of Belfast's most vibrant and exciting art
galleries, featuring a rolling programme of works from Queen's
University's own collection, touring exhibitions and shows by local and
international artists. The gallery comprises an outstanding collection of mainly figurative paintings of Irish landscapes and portraits. The wide range of works includes paintings, prints, works on paper, sculpture, furniture, metalwork and silver.
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