Tate Modern

The definitive handbook to the world's most popular
modern and contemporary art gallery

Published to accompany the opening of a major new
expansion to Tate Modern in summer 2016, this handbook
offers a fascinating look at the gallery's acclaimed
and growing collection of international modern and
contemporary art.
An essay by Frances Morris summarises the history of the
collection offering a unique insight into the considerations
involved in building and shaping a national collection.
Matthew Gale describes some of the changing themes in
the gallery displays.
The A-Z section of artists includes, not only many of the
most popular works in the collection, such as Matisse's
The Snail or Dalí's Lobster Telephone, but also features recent
acquisitions from across the world. More than simply a
guide to one of the most important museums in its fi eld,
the book is also an invaluable tool to the understanding of
modern art and artists.