Art In London
If you are a budding artist, or are simply fascinated by great art
, a trip to London will not leave you disappointed. The city of London houses some of the best art galleries in the world and often hosts some of the world's most sought after works of art, by some of the most talented artists. So if you're passionate about the arts you will be right at home in the city of London.If you are heading to London for a quick weekend away it's advisable to plan your time carefully, so you don't miss out on some of the best exhibitions and galleries the city has to offer. It's a good idea is to start with some of the bigger galleries so you can be sure you're getting the most out of your time here. The Tate Modern is famous throughout the world and is the perfect place to begin your London art tour. This gallery is situated near to the centre of the city, right across the road from St Paul's cathedral and, with the building made up of more than four million bricks, is almost a work of art in itself. It can take all day to get round the 300,000 square feet of floor space so start your tour early in the morning if you don't want to miss anything. The gallery changes its exhibitions regularly so even if you've visited before there is bound to be something new for you to discover.
Once you've had your fill of the Modern head down to the National Gallery where you will find some of the oldest and most expensive pieces of artwork in the UK. It's in this gallery where such masterpieces as Bacchus and Adradne by Titan, and Sunflowers by Van Gogh are housed, so it really is a must for any art lover. The gallery is home to more than 2000 paintings so it's best to plan for a full afternoon here so you can be sure you haven't missed anything out. The national portrait gallery is another favourite in the art world with its gloriously personal portraits of famous celebrities, everyday people and even the odd Royal stuck in for good measure.
Once you've visited some of the best galleries in the area remember to take some time to wonder around the streets of London where you will inevitably stumble across plenty of fantastic artworks, from grand statues and monuments to street art and quirky outdoor instillations. The city also has plenty of smaller galleries for you to peruse, some of which are hosted by the best of the up and coming talent in the country
Getting to and from London for your art trip is relatively easy as there are direct London flights from most major cities in the UK and there are regular trains from every corner the country. Once you're in London try to find a central hotel to call home so you can get stuck into the art world as soon as you arrive.
Art In London
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