Where do we start?
Tate Modern is full of extraordinary art from around the world. Have a go at finding these great artworks on your trip to Tate Modern, and see what else you discover along the way. These are starting points to help you plan your visit as a family. Have fun and share your favourites with us on social media.
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1. The Stuff of Dreams
Ibrahim El-Salahi, Reborn Sounds of Childhood Dreams I
Where is it? Natalie Bell building, Level 2, The Disappearing Figure: Art after Catastrophe
Look carefully, can you see different people in this painting? Are these characters from dreams or from memories? If you look at their faces and bodies, do they look friendly or fierce? Can you give each one a name?
Who visits you in your dreams? Is it people and animals that you know? Or are they new and different?
In this room, there are lots of people. If you take a closer look, some are easier to spot than others.
2. Make A Mark
Fiona Rae, Untitled (grey and brown) 1991
Where is it? Natalie Bell building, Level 2, Start Display
There are a lot of marks and energy in this painting. What marks can you see in the painting? What tools would you use to make drips and splashes? What shapes and colours can you see? Do you see figures emerging?
What tools do you think were used to make this painting? Can you find people or objects in it? This painting is called ‘untitled’, what title would you give it?
3. Imagine a journey on the catbus
Monster Chetwynd, a Tax Haven Run by Women
Where is it? Blavatnik Building, Level 3, Room 7, Performer and Participant
Is it a bus? Is it a cat? No, it’s a Catbus! If you could climb inside, where would you go?
How does the Catbus move around? Can you see any other parts in the room that can make it work? How would it feel to sit inside and travel around?
If you look around the room, you can also see some brightly-coloured costumes. Who are they for? And would you like to try them on?
If the Catbus could speak, what would it say?
Find out more about Monster Chetwynd on Tate Kids.
4. Listen to the radio
Where is it? Natalie Bell Building, Level 4, Media Networks
This sculpture looks like it might have come from another planet. Do you think anyone lives inside? Would you like to?
There are lots of sounds coming from the radios. Can you understand what anyone is saying? Can you hear any music?
Watch a video to find out more about the artwork and the artist who made it.
5. Look for clues
Farah Al Qasimi, Woman in Leopard Print
Where is it? Natalie Bell Building, Level 2
Who is the person in this photograph? Can you tell from the mirror image, the clothing or the pose?
Where are they and where are they going? Can you tell a story of their journey from what you can see?
If you look around the room, you’ll see lots of colours, materials, places and textures. When you step inside, does it remind you of anywhere?