Five artworks to see with your family at Tate Modern

Tate Modern is full of extraordinary art from around the world. Have a go at finding these great artworks on your trip to Tate Modern, and see what else you discover along the way. These are starting points to help you plan your visit as a family. Have fun and share your favourites with us on social media.

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Ibrahim El-Salahi, Reborn Sounds of Childhood Dreams I 1961-5

Where is it? Natalie Bell building, Level 2, The Disappearing Figure: Art after Catastrophe

Look carefully, can you see different people in this painting? Are these characters from dreams or from memories? If you look at their faces and bodies, do they look friendly or fierce? Can you give each one a name?

Who visits you in your dreams? Is it people and animals that you know? Or are they new and different?

In this room, there are lots of people. If you take a closer look, some are easier to spot than others.

Henri Matisse The Snail, 1953

Where is it? Natalie Bell building, Level 2, Start Display

What can you see in this colourful collage? A swirling path? A puzzle of bright shapes? Or something else?

Matisse made this artwork by cutting out and ripping painted paper. Then he arranged it into a spiral inspired by the way a snail’s shell curls! Working from his bed, he used scissors and his hands to ‘paint with paper,’ moving the pieces around until the colours and shapes felt just right.

What picture could you make using only cut-out shapes?

Pacita Abad, European Mask, 1990

Where is it? Artist and Society, Level 2 West, Room 1

Abad was inspired by many places and cultures she visited throughout her life. What places have you been inspired by?

This quilt shows a colourful mask, but there are also other objects that are hidden. What can you find? Can you see another face? Where are the eyes looking?

The artwork is full of colour and shapes! What colours can you see, and what turns up the most? What shapes keep repeating?

Cildo Meireles, Babel 2001

Where is it? Natalie Bell Building, Level 4, Media Networks

This sculpture looks like it might have come from another planet. Do you think anyone lives inside? Would you like to?

There are lots of sounds coming from the radios. Can you understand what anyone is saying? Can you hear any music?

Watch a video to find out more about the artwork and the artist who made it.

Tau Lewis, Saint Mozelle 2022

Where is it? Sovereignty of Quiet, Performer and Participant, Level 3, Room 8

Who is hiding behind the leaves and flowers? What story is being told? What is the artist inspired by?

This hand-stitched artwork is made from recycled and found materials. What art can you make from items you have at home? Can you find materials in nature?

The artist wants her art to give people space for reflection and introspection. What do you think about when you look at the artwork?