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Modern and Contemporary British Art
Explore the best of British art from 1940 to today
Pauline Boty, The Only Blonde in the World 1963. Tate. © The estate of Pauline Boty.
Explore works that changed art as we know it from the Second World War to now. These rooms reflect an explosion of new ideas, styles and voices that transformed British art and society. Look out for paintings, sculptures, installations and photography by modern icons like Barbara Hepworth and Francis Bacon as well as contemporary works by Tracey Emin, Zineb Sedira and many more.
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11 rooms in Modern and Contemporary British Art
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