This morning the students in the art class had a discussion on Pop Art at the Tate Modern museum, which is a converted power station. Although London is quite expensive, many of the permanent collections at public museums are free (fees are usually charged for special exhibits).
On the walk over the Millenium Bridge, I spotted all of these painted hands done by children. Remember I told you that London never stops surprising me? Here's one pleasant example.
Our class starts at 10, and here are some of the early arrivals waiting for the building to open.
WOW! This is the floor in the Turbine Hall of Tate Modern. They need to have their concrete company fix this! :)
Serious, the "floor" (actually it's a fake floor) has this large crack on purpose. It's the latest exhibition by Doris Salcedo. Yup, that's my right foot, size 10.5, to give you some perspective.
Help!!! London is being taken over by GIANT SPIDERS!!!
(this is a large outdoor piece by Louis Bourgeois, who has a large exhibition in Tate Modern)
London is a city of great wealth. Still, people fall through the cracks. This man spends much of every day sitting on a bench outside. His only real companion appears to be this cart of plastic bags, which he moves around during the day. I've noticed some of the local business managers give him something to eat or drink from time to time.
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