Historic and modern art in London
Characterization of London's Bankside area.
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Shakespeare spent most of his working in what is today called Bankside. The exact location and construction of his Globe Theatre was often debated until remnants of its foundation were uncovered in 1989. Today a replica of the Globe, based on the best knowledge available about the original, features Shakespeare’s plays in the open air.
Tate Modern Gallery is only steps away, heightening London’s dialogue between history and invention. Here, Londoners view masterworks by Picasso, Piet Mondrian, and Mark Rothko. Underscoring this dialogue, and tieing it to the eternal Thames, the Millennium Bridge connects Tate Modern with St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Tate Modern Gallery is only steps away, heightening London’s dialogue between history and invention. Here, Londoners view masterworks by Picasso, Piet Mondrian, and Mark Rothko. Underscoring this dialogue, and tieing it to the eternal Thames, the Millennium Bridge connects Tate Modern with St. Paul’s Cathedral.