Tate Liverpool facts for kids
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| Established | 1988 |
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| Location | Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside England |
| Visitors | 660,022 (2019) |
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Tate Liverpool is a cool art gallery and museum located in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It's part of a bigger group called Tate, which also includes Tate St Ives in Cornwall, Tate Britain in London, and Tate Modern also in London. This museum was started by the Merseyside Development Corporation. Tate Liverpool was created to show off amazing artworks from the Tate Collection. This collection includes British art from the year 1500 to today, plus modern art from all over the world. The gallery also has special art shows that change often. Until 2003, Tate Liverpool was the biggest gallery for modern and contemporary art (art made recently) in the UK outside of London.
History of Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool is set up inside an old warehouse. This building is located in the Albert Dock right on Liverpool's waterfront. The gallery first opened its doors on May 24, 1988. Prince Charles himself opened it, and the event was even shown on BBC Two television!
The first changes to the warehouse were done by an architect named James Stirling. Later, in 1998, the building got a big update. This update added even more space for showing art.
In 2007, the main entrance area, called the foyer, was made new again. Architects named Arca designed it to look more modern and feel more open. They also made it easier for visitors to move around. The gallery's cafe was also redesigned by famous artist Peter Blake and local architects, Architectural Emporium. The main part of the new space is a cool wooden desk with a wavy orange front. This orange color matches the original design by Stirling. There's also a wall that changes colors, which looks great from across the Albert Dock.
Exciting Renovations Coming Soon
Tate Liverpool will be closing in October 2023 for about two years. This is so they can do some big renovation work! The project will cost around £29.7 million. During this time, the art galleries will get a fresh new look. They will also create new social spaces for everyone to enjoy. While the main building is closed, the gallery plans to hold fun events and projects in other places around the city. So, you can still experience Tate Liverpool's art even when the building is closed!
Fun Live Events
The gallery has hosted many exciting live events right in its foyer area. One example was the Made Up Mix event, which was part of Liverpool's Biennial of Contemporary Art. At this event, a band called Die Plankton performed a show. This performance was even recorded for their live album!
See also
In Spanish: Tate Liverpool para niños
