Matisse at Tate
Apr 22nd, 2014, 02:54 PM
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Matisse at Tate
Has anyone seen the exhibit yet? What do you think? How are the crowds?
It is only going to be shown at the Tate and at the MOMA in NY later in the year and then the collection of the Matisse cut outs will be dispersed again. The critic write ups have been favorable and I was wondering if anyone had the chance to view it and what they thought.
If we went to the Tate at night, how safe is it to take the Blackfrier's tube around 10PM? Since we are not familiar with the area I was wondering. Is it best to take a taxi instead? Is there a taxi rank near the Tate Modern?
It is only going to be shown at the Tate and at the MOMA in NY later in the year and then the collection of the Matisse cut outs will be dispersed again. The critic write ups have been favorable and I was wondering if anyone had the chance to view it and what they thought.
If we went to the Tate at night, how safe is it to take the Blackfrier's tube around 10PM? Since we are not familiar with the area I was wondering. Is it best to take a taxi instead? Is there a taxi rank near the Tate Modern?
Apr 22nd, 2014, 05:35 PM
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Hi Europeannovice,
Interesting question. I will be following responses. I was just on line trying to buy a ticket for the Matisse Cut-Outs guided tours available "Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at 12.15, and Fridays at 18.15 between 13 May – 30 August" for £ 21.30. The site is down at the moment.
I expect that the exhibit will be a block buster. This will be my first visit to the Tate Modern. I also expect to "do" the Tate Britain across the river on another day.
When will you be in London? I expect to be there June 16-26.
Interesting question. I will be following responses. I was just on line trying to buy a ticket for the Matisse Cut-Outs guided tours available "Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at 12.15, and Fridays at 18.15 between 13 May – 30 August" for £ 21.30. The site is down at the moment.
I expect that the exhibit will be a block buster. This will be my first visit to the Tate Modern. I also expect to "do" the Tate Britain across the river on another day.
When will you be in London? I expect to be there June 16-26.
Apr 22nd, 2014, 06:18 PM
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Hi Latedaytraveler,
We won't be until later on in the summer but we are looking forward to it. I will be anxiously awaiting your trip report when you return. Have a great time!
If you check out the British library too, I will be interested in what you think of those exhibits as well.
We went to the Tate Modern briefly on our first visit but this exhibit seems spectacular from what I have read so far and we would like to return to see it. I saw a regular exhibit of Matisse at the Moma in NY about 20 years ago and really enjoyed that so I am looking forward to this one regarding his later works. We have not visited Tate Britain either so will look for your comments.
My concern though is if we go late in the evening, how safe is the area to return via tube.
We won't be until later on in the summer but we are looking forward to it. I will be anxiously awaiting your trip report when you return. Have a great time!
If you check out the British library too, I will be interested in what you think of those exhibits as well.
We went to the Tate Modern briefly on our first visit but this exhibit seems spectacular from what I have read so far and we would like to return to see it. I saw a regular exhibit of Matisse at the Moma in NY about 20 years ago and really enjoyed that so I am looking forward to this one regarding his later works. We have not visited Tate Britain either so will look for your comments.
My concern though is if we go late in the evening, how safe is the area to return via tube.
Apr 22nd, 2014, 07:54 PM
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>>how safe is it to take the Blackfrier's tube around 10PM? <<
>>My concern though is if we go late in the evening, how safe is the area to return via tube.<<
10PM isn't late. And the area is safe. Plus (not knowing when exactly your trip is) in mid-July the sun won't set til after 9PM.
>>My concern though is if we go late in the evening, how safe is the area to return via tube.<<
10PM isn't late. And the area is safe. Plus (not knowing when exactly your trip is) in mid-July the sun won't set til after 9PM.
Apr 23rd, 2014, 05:16 AM
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To avoid any confusion, it is the Tate Modern rather than the original Tate. The reviews have been raves. Since the exhibition of the artist's last works has been collected from a number of sources, this show could be the only time ever they willl be seen together. There's even a TV special being broadcast into UK cinemas in June; let's hope it might spread to other countries.
Apr 23rd, 2014, 05:29 AM
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>>how safe is the area to return via tube.<<
As safe as anywhere else in central London at most times of the day and night, which is to say you can never entirely rule out the odd chancer, but are most unlikely to be in any sort of danger. The area around Tate Modern is likely to be pretty busy with people, north of the river it will be quite quiet as that is the business/financial district where most people will have gone home - but for that reason, ne'er-do-wells are unlikely to be hanging around.
What I'm not quite sure of is whether it's possible to walk through the Thameslink station on the railway bridge without having to use a ticket, or whether you'd have to walk over Blackfriars road bridge (or the Millennium Bridge, which is the obvious option, but leaves you a bit longer to walk to Blackfriars station on the north bank).
As safe as anywhere else in central London at most times of the day and night, which is to say you can never entirely rule out the odd chancer, but are most unlikely to be in any sort of danger. The area around Tate Modern is likely to be pretty busy with people, north of the river it will be quite quiet as that is the business/financial district where most people will have gone home - but for that reason, ne'er-do-wells are unlikely to be hanging around.
What I'm not quite sure of is whether it's possible to walk through the Thameslink station on the railway bridge without having to use a ticket, or whether you'd have to walk over Blackfriars road bridge (or the Millennium Bridge, which is the obvious option, but leaves you a bit longer to walk to Blackfriars station on the north bank).
Apr 23rd, 2014, 12:23 PM
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Hi Europeannovice,
Yes I do expect to visit the BRITISH LIBRARY this summer. I want to take the tour which if offered Monday-Saturday 10:30 and 15:00 (that's 3 o'clock I guess on this side of the pond)
for £8 and lasts about 75 minutes.
Also want to view the SIR JOHN RITBLAT GALLERY which contains most of the BM's treasures - Magna Carta, Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare's folio and the like. Then I want to see their new WWI exhibit "Enduring War: Grief, Grit, and Humour" which runs June 19-October 12 this year.
Several other venues feature WWI retrospectives this year. I'll never make them all but I will try!
Patrick, what is the nearest Tube stop to the TATE MODERN? Blackfriars across the river? I am thinking about taking the boat from Embankment - or is it Westminster if the weather is fair.
Yes I do expect to visit the BRITISH LIBRARY this summer. I want to take the tour which if offered Monday-Saturday 10:30 and 15:00 (that's 3 o'clock I guess on this side of the pond)
for £8 and lasts about 75 minutes.Also want to view the SIR JOHN RITBLAT GALLERY which contains most of the BM's treasures - Magna Carta, Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare's folio and the like. Then I want to see their new WWI exhibit "Enduring War: Grief, Grit, and Humour" which runs June 19-October 12 this year.
Several other venues feature WWI retrospectives this year. I'll never make them all but I will try!
Patrick, what is the nearest Tube stop to the TATE MODERN? Blackfriars across the river? I am thinking about taking the boat from Embankment - or is it Westminster if the weather is fair.
Apr 23rd, 2014, 04:47 PM
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Hi Janisj,
I know your question is directed at Latedaytraveler but for us we need to go back to Gloucester Road and when I plugged it into the journey planner it said go to Blackfriars tube on the district line. However to go over the Millenium Bridge to the other side back toward the city at night seemed like it would be deserted and was wondering if that was wise or if there was a better alternative. Southwark is on the jubilee line, right? That doesn't work for us unless we transfer at Green Park. Does that make sense to do?
Another alternative is to walk to Waterloo and take bus #211--does that make sense? Which one of these or others make the most practical sense? We will be going late summer so it will begin to get dark around 20:30--21:00 rather than 22:00 like it does in June.
Patrick,
Where is the Thameslink station on the railway bridge? We will have a travel pass not an oyster so I guess it doesn't matter if we have to enter twice in that case, right? But I am not following the direction on how to get there from Tate Modern.
Lateday,
We also want to see the WWI exhibit at the British Library so we will be anxiously awaiting your feedback. It is the 100th anniversary so there will be a lot of special exhibits and such. Were you able to purchase your Tate Modern tickets for the Matisse exhibit?
I know your question is directed at Latedaytraveler but for us we need to go back to Gloucester Road and when I plugged it into the journey planner it said go to Blackfriars tube on the district line. However to go over the Millenium Bridge to the other side back toward the city at night seemed like it would be deserted and was wondering if that was wise or if there was a better alternative. Southwark is on the jubilee line, right? That doesn't work for us unless we transfer at Green Park. Does that make sense to do?
Another alternative is to walk to Waterloo and take bus #211--does that make sense? Which one of these or others make the most practical sense? We will be going late summer so it will begin to get dark around 20:30--21:00 rather than 22:00 like it does in June.
Patrick,
Where is the Thameslink station on the railway bridge? We will have a travel pass not an oyster so I guess it doesn't matter if we have to enter twice in that case, right? But I am not following the direction on how to get there from Tate Modern.
Lateday,
We also want to see the WWI exhibit at the British Library so we will be anxiously awaiting your feedback. It is the 100th anniversary so there will be a lot of special exhibits and such. Were you able to purchase your Tate Modern tickets for the Matisse exhibit?
Apr 23rd, 2014, 05:10 PM
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Hi again Europeannovice,
I was trying to book a ticket for a lecture on Matisse Cut-Outs for Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 3:30, "Bridget Riley in Conversation." That and the site for general tickets/and tours of the exhibit are still closed "due to essential maintenance." Who knows?
Since I will be in London for ten days I may get tickets to the exhibit through the concierge at my hotel if I can not purchase online.
I was trying to book a ticket for a lecture on Matisse Cut-Outs for Saturday, June 21 from 2 - 3:30, "Bridget Riley in Conversation." That and the site for general tickets/and tours of the exhibit are still closed "due to essential maintenance." Who knows?
Since I will be in London for ten days I may get tickets to the exhibit through the concierge at my hotel if I can not purchase online.
Apr 23rd, 2014, 05:19 PM
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PS, I am sure that you know that the IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM will reopen in July, 2014 with a fabulous new WWI centenary exhibit. Sounds great, but I will miss it. Can't do it all!
I will be looking forward to reading about your family's adventures in London this summer.
I will be looking forward to reading about your family's adventures in London this summer.
Apr 24th, 2014, 07:42 AM
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Right:
(a) When I checked online last night, they were offering tickets for 1030 this morning, so I got one. No idea how much numbers will build up, but when I came out an hour and a half later they were still staying they were selling tickets for noon admission. Though the rooms were busy, there is plenty of space for everyone to move around.
(b)>>Patrick,
Where is the Thameslink station on the railway bridge? We will have a travel pass not an oyster so I guess it doesn't matter if we have to enter twice in that case, right? But I am not following the direction on how to get there from Tate Modern.<<
The station runs the whole length of the railway bridge from the south bank (entrance about 100 yards to the left of the riverside exit from Tate Modern) to the north bank and the Underground station. If you'll be on a travelcard, then there'd be no problem about just walking through the Thameslink station to get to the Underground. That would be a bit quicker than crossing by the Millennium Bridge, but I see no reason why you should be worried for your safety either way.
(a) When I checked online last night, they were offering tickets for 1030 this morning, so I got one. No idea how much numbers will build up, but when I came out an hour and a half later they were still staying they were selling tickets for noon admission. Though the rooms were busy, there is plenty of space for everyone to move around.
(b)>>Patrick,
Where is the Thameslink station on the railway bridge? We will have a travel pass not an oyster so I guess it doesn't matter if we have to enter twice in that case, right? But I am not following the direction on how to get there from Tate Modern.<<
The station runs the whole length of the railway bridge from the south bank (entrance about 100 yards to the left of the riverside exit from Tate Modern) to the north bank and the Underground station. If you'll be on a travelcard, then there'd be no problem about just walking through the Thameslink station to get to the Underground. That would be a bit quicker than crossing by the Millennium Bridge, but I see no reason why you should be worried for your safety either way.
Apr 24th, 2014, 07:53 AM
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My guess is (assuming it isn't raining buckets) there would actually be more people on the Millennium Bridge than in the Thameslink station at that time of night. The views up and down river are terrific.
But either route would be totally safe.
But either route would be totally safe.
Apr 24th, 2014, 08:45 AM
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Even if Matisse isn't your cuppa, I think it's really a great exhibition. I saw it today. Bought tickets while at Tate Britain for next day. He produced much (all?) of the cutouts from a wheelchair.
FWIW, there is a shuttle boat between the two Tates. Taxi also an option.
FWIW, there is a shuttle boat between the two Tates. Taxi also an option.
Apr 24th, 2014, 02:20 PM
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Thanks all and glad that those of you who have seen it already really enjoyed it.
Patrick--thanks for the clarification.
TduTwo--looking forward to your trip report with all the details when you return.
How many rooms are dedicated to the exhibition? How many cutouts are on show? Did either of you take a guided tour or just wander on your own? How long did you spend at that exhibit? Some exhibits are extensive and really thorough as this is advertised to be while others are advertised greatly but then they merely occupy a room or two so was just wondering.
Patrick--thanks for the clarification.
TduTwo--looking forward to your trip report with all the details when you return.
How many rooms are dedicated to the exhibition? How many cutouts are on show? Did either of you take a guided tour or just wander on your own? How long did you spend at that exhibit? Some exhibits are extensive and really thorough as this is advertised to be while others are advertised greatly but then they merely occupy a room or two so was just wondering.
