New Tate Modern Opens 17 June

The Switch House, the twisted pyramid-shaped ten storey extension on the south side of Tate Modern that opens this Friday, 17th June, was designed by Herzog and de Meuron, who also designed the conversion of the former Bankside Power station into Tate Modern.
The new space will enable Tate Modern to make more of its' international art collections in bigger and better gallery spaces spread over three floors, with two floors for learning facilities and a tenth floor public viewing terrace.
Housing and displaying the national collection of international 20th and 21st century art with ambitious exhibitions, education and acquisitions programmes had become challenging, as the volume of visitors and art collections grew. A collecting programme across Asia, Africa, South America, the Middle East and beyond has ensured that Tate Modern reflects the fact that 'international' no longer means British, European and North American as it did in past centuries.
To launch the new Tate Modern, three days of celebration are planned, free and open to everyone, including music, activities, live performances and discussions.
New Tate Modern Opening Weekend