The modern art scene in the UK has gone from strength to strength, with new and innovative galleries opening all the time. These outstanding cultural centres draw millions of visitors every year, providing exposure for both up-and-coming and well-established artists.
The Tate Modern, London
Perhaps Britain's most famous modern art gallery, the Tate Modern was created in 2000 out of a condemned power station in the centre of the city.
Comprises art from c. 1500 to the present day.
Houses masterpieces by Picasso and Matisse, a world-class Surrealism exhibition including Dali and Magritte, Pollock, Rothko, and an extensive Pop Art exhibition featuring Warhol and Lichtenstein among others.
Saatchi Gallery, London
First opened in 2008, this free admission gallery, spread over 70,000 square feet, aims to bring the best in contemporary art to a wide and varied audience and is one of London's most visited attractions.
It provides exposure for young and unknown artists or international figures new to the UK.
Artists featured have gone on to become internationally renowned, including Damien Hirst, Frank Auerbach and Tracey Emin.
Its exhibitions are constantly changing, with the help of its many media and arts affiliates.
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
This beautiful modern art gallery is affixed to a townhouse dating from the 18th century.
The gallery houses greats such as Picasso and Cezanne, as well as European and British art from throughout the 20th century.
Visitors can also take part in art workshops and make a modern masterpiece of their own!
Tate St. Ives, St. Ives
A sister to the Tate Gallery in London, this gallery looks out over the brilliant sparkling waters of the St. Ives coast.
It houses works by the modernist St. Ives School of painting, including incredible sculptures by Barbara Hepworth.
New and exciting exhibitions are opening all the time, including an installation of abstract paintings by artists such as Warhol and Richter.
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
One of the UK's largest contemporary art galleries, this strange structure spans over 3,000 square metres.
Its four galleries, lit by over 130 skylights, house works of modern art from the 1960s to the present, all presented in this open and innovative space.
Exhibitions by major artists such as Klaus Weber draw many visitors to this surprising centre.
With a wealth of galleries to choose from, the UK remains one of the world's major centres of contemporary art, boasting many must-see exhibitions, from sculpture to painting and from Cubism to Impressionism.
The Tate Modern, London
Perhaps Britain's most famous modern art gallery, the Tate Modern was created in 2000 out of a condemned power station in the centre of the city.
Comprises art from c. 1500 to the present day.
Houses masterpieces by Picasso and Matisse, a world-class Surrealism exhibition including Dali and Magritte, Pollock, Rothko, and an extensive Pop Art exhibition featuring Warhol and Lichtenstein among others.
Saatchi Gallery, London
First opened in 2008, this free admission gallery, spread over 70,000 square feet, aims to bring the best in contemporary art to a wide and varied audience and is one of London's most visited attractions.
It provides exposure for young and unknown artists or international figures new to the UK.
Artists featured have gone on to become internationally renowned, including Damien Hirst, Frank Auerbach and Tracey Emin.
Its exhibitions are constantly changing, with the help of its many media and arts affiliates.
Pallant House Gallery, Chichester
This beautiful modern art gallery is affixed to a townhouse dating from the 18th century.
The gallery houses greats such as Picasso and Cezanne, as well as European and British art from throughout the 20th century.
Visitors can also take part in art workshops and make a modern masterpiece of their own!
Tate St. Ives, St. Ives
A sister to the Tate Gallery in London, this gallery looks out over the brilliant sparkling waters of the St. Ives coast.
It houses works by the modernist St. Ives School of painting, including incredible sculptures by Barbara Hepworth.
New and exciting exhibitions are opening all the time, including an installation of abstract paintings by artists such as Warhol and Richter.
Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
One of the UK's largest contemporary art galleries, this strange structure spans over 3,000 square metres.
Its four galleries, lit by over 130 skylights, house works of modern art from the 1960s to the present, all presented in this open and innovative space.
Exhibitions by major artists such as Klaus Weber draw many visitors to this surprising centre.
With a wealth of galleries to choose from, the UK remains one of the world's major centres of contemporary art, boasting many must-see exhibitions, from sculpture to painting and from Cubism to Impressionism.