Home to some of the most exclusive and innovative modern art in the world the Tate Modern is now featuring a truly unique, interactive exhibition, consisting of a series of massive slides. The brainchild of conceptual artist Carsten Holler, the Tate Modern slides promise a thrilling, engaging experience in the heart of London.
When
10th October 2006 – 15th April 2007
Where
Tate Modern
Dive into art
Visitors to the Tate Modern slides exhibition can literally dive feet first into art, taking a whirl down one of five giant slides, which fill the huge space of the Turbine Hall, turning it into a playground. Starting from the fifth floor and twisting and turning in an intricate pattern, the slides are as visually striking as they are fun to use, offering a new kind of viewing experience for art enthusiasts in the capital.
Slides for thought
Carsten Holler is well known for his slide exhibitions, exploring themes of freedom and release as experienced whilst sliding. Watching people slide is as intriguing as taking a slide yourself and the atmosphere will be bubbling with excitement throughout. Londoners can explore these ideas first hand and have a bit of fun in the process at a truly interactive, fun exhibition.
New for 2006
So far Holler has installed six smaller slides in other galleries and museums, but never on the scale as in the Tate Modern slides exhibition. Past projects include Flying Machine, in which users were hoisted through the air and Frisbee House, featuring a room full of frisbees.
Biggest in Britain
The Tate Modern slides are the biggest in the country, with the largest one having a drop of 80 feet. Visitors sit on canvas mats and go down at speeds of up to 30mph over 20 seconds or so. The experience of sliding is thought to have positive health benefits, combating stress and working against depression.
The Tate Modern slides will be in the Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern from Tuesday 10th October 2006 – Saturday 15th April 2007. Admission is free but slides on levels 3, 4 and 5 require tickets.
Note: some height restrictions apply. The slide on level 4 is closed from 15 January 2007. For further details click here.