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Power into Art Karl Sabbagh

Power into Art By Karl Sabbagh

Power into Art by Karl Sabbagh


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Summary

In May 1994, the Tate Gallery in London announced that it was going to create a huge modern art gallery in London. This book tells the inside story of how the gallery was built at Bankside power station and looks at how and why the architect was chosen, and how the design evolved.

Power into Art Summary

Power into Art: Creating the Tate Modern, Bankside by Karl Sabbagh

In May 1994, the Tate Gallery in London announced that it was going to create a huge modern art gallery in London. This book tells the inside story of how the new gallery was built at Bankside power station. It looks at: how and why the architect was chosen; how the design evolved; how well the Tate team - unused for the most part to behaving like developers - guided the design and construction process; how the building was gutted and prepared for the massive amount of new construction; how the decisions were made about what to put in the gallery and where; how the local community was kept happy; and how the landscaping was designed.

About Karl Sabbagh

Karl Sabbagh is an independent television producer and writer, producing documentaries for BBC and Channel 4 in the UK and PBS in the States. He is the author of five books, on topics such as the building of a skyscraper, the design and construction of a new airliner and the human body. His most recent book, A Rum Affair, was published by Penguin Press.

Table of Contents

Part 1 1994-6 winning and designing: why a new Tate?; eyes on Bankside; competition; Serota and Herzog; the design evolves. Part 2 1996-7 demolishing and constructing: managing the architects; basement to roof; building relationships; guided tours; "not in front of the architects"; landscape with bridge; tender processes. Part 3 1997-8 structures and symbols: ups and downs; a narrow escape; grey and red; a poisoned chalice; grand stair. Part 4 1998-9 art and artifice: thinking about art; new directions; the trouble with Harry; a site for sore eyes; down the ramp; places for art; through the glass, darkly. Part 5 1999-2000 Tate accompli: handover time; 2000; epilogue.

Additional information

GOR001771969
9780140279313
0140279318
Power into Art: Creating the Tate Modern, Bankside by Karl Sabbagh
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2001-04-26
368
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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