See Tate Modern with an Art Historian in London
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Hi, my name is Julia; I am an art historian and also one of the official guide at the Tate Modern. I previously worked as a Collection Research Assistant at the Tate and I am now hosting one of the most successful Art Experiences in London. It is not uncommon to feel both intrigued and confused by a piece of contemporary art. Allow me to guide you through the galleries of Tate Modern on a curious inquiry into what we see and hopefully, during the 2 hours that we spend together, you will acquire the skills of looking, seeing and talking about art. At Tate Modern, we will look at some fabulous art from a fresh angle and try to experience it on a more personal level without any preconceived ideas. Ask questions! Get excited! Let's talk about art in a way where no answer is too big, or too small, or too right, or too wrong. All ages are welcome, no specific knowledge of art is required.
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It is not uncommon to feel both intrigued and confused by a piece of contemporary art. Allow me to guide you through the galleries of Tate Modern on a curious inquiry into what we see, and hopefully, during the 2 hours that we spend together, you will acquire the skills of looking, seeing and talking about art. I would like to encourage you to trust your own eyes and instincts and think of art in front of you in a more personal way. How did abstract art come about? Does the gender of the artists matter? What happened to sculpture in the 20th century? Is photography art? Who decided what is art and what isn’t and can art change the world? Do we have to like what we see in order to understand it and vice-versa? We will talk in-depth about all of these questions. No prior art knowledge is required, everyone is welcome. Great for solo travellers, couples, families, groups of any kind, teams and team-building exercises.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
Julia was very knowledgeable about the artwork in the Tate Modern as well as the building itself. She was also fun to be with. Highly recommend taking one of her tours. You won’t be disappointed.
Thank you very much fur such a lovely review! So glad you enjoyed the tour.
Julia was very knowledgeable about modern art. She described the pieces in detail that she discussed. This private tour was about two hours, which was just the right amount.
It was pleasure meeting you, I am glad you enjoyed the tour.
Very knowledgeable, relatable, pragmatic, and fun guide, we did not notice how fast two hours passed and how much we learned. Greatly recommended. Seeing Tate Modern with a knowledgeable guide is a different experience. Our son also had a wonderful experience learning about art work, artists, and their place culture. Wonderful to spend time with very recent works as well.
It was such a pleasure to meet you all, glad to read that you enjoyed your time at the Tte `modern gallery today.
Unfortunately, my guide did not make it and cancelled the tour. I ended up doing the Tate Modern solo.
Apologies for not being able to guide you, as I have explained to you, the situation was out of my hands and I did refund you promptly. Glad you managed to enjoy the gallery regardless.
Julia masterfully guided us through the vast collection at Tate Modern. I loved her very insightful take on the masterpiece of the modern and contemporary art. She didn't just lecture, but engaged everyone in a group with clever interactive questions that led to better understanding and remembering masterworks of art. I also truly appreciate the care with which Julia made sure everyone is comfortable: one person in our group couldn't stand for a long time. Julia made sure there was a place to sit, so everyone had an equally great experience. Thank you for being such an excellent guide, Julia!
Thank you so much, Irina, it was a pleasure meeting you all, glad you enjoyed the tour.
The history and reality within the art takes you throughout time and around the world…. Art told story of time
It was lovely meeting you both, I am so glad you enjoyed the tour.
Our guide Julia was amazing! She conducts tours regularly and is very knowledgeable and informative. We learned a lot from our tour with her that we would not have had we toured the museum ourselves. Highly recommend!
So happy to read this review, thank you very much!
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the museum & artwork. She highlighted works and artists we did not know and provided cultural and art historical context. The tour was expensive. We were glad we did it.
Hi Shannon, glad you enjoyed the tour of Tate Modern and the paid for exhibition of DO HO SUH worth £20 ticket entry per person what I took you to see for free.
Excellent! Our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and able to engage my 11yo in developing a better understanding of our journey through the Tate. She was very accommodating, and punctual. Highly recommended!
It was such a pleasure to meet you and your boy! I am glad you both enjoyed the tour.
Julia is a masterful guide - very energetic, entertaining and so knowledgeable. We could have taken a short break and gone on for another 2 hours, as we learned so much in such a short time. We highly recommend her!
Thank you so much for your positive feedback, I am so glad you enjoyed the tour!
