Here We Dance
Here We Dance looks at the relationship between the body and the state
Here We Dance at the Tate Modern looks at the relationship between the body and the
state, exploring how the physical presence and circulation of bodies in public
space informs our perceptions of identity, nation, society and democracy.
The
title derives from a work by Ian Hamilton Finlay, which refers to the balls
that took place during the French Revolution, and alludes to the importance
of social gathering in any form of political action or resistance.
Bodily movements and gestures, collective actions and games are examined through
media as diverse as film, photography, neon text and performance. Each work
presents the viewer with the residue of a past event, be it personal memory,
cultural tradition, or a moment of historical or political significance.
Here We Dance includes work by Johanna Billing, Katinka Bock, Yael Davids, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Gail Pickering and the choreographer Yvonne Rainer, whose performances are documented in photographs by Peter Moore.
Here We Dance is taking place between Friday March 14th and Monday May 26th. Some events are only taking place on particular dates so please see the Tate Modern website for more information.The Level 2 Gallery programme has been made possible with the generous support of Catherine Petitgas.
How to get there:
Underground - Southwark (Jubilee Line) and Blackfriars (District and Circle Lines) are the closest underground stations both of which are approximately ten minutes walk away.
Buses - A number of buses service the area, including the RV1, 45, 63, 100, 381 and the 344.
Boat - The Tate Boat runs every forty minutes along the Thames between Tate Britain, the London Eye and Tate Modern. There is also a ferry service from Embankment or Festival Pier to Bankside.
Train - Thameslink between Bedford and Brighton stop at Blackfriars and London Bridge stations. London Bridge also carries a service to South East London and Kent.
Bike - There is a bicycle shelter at the Main Entrance. See Transport for London's Cycling Page.
On Foot - Tate Modern is located on the south bank of the River Thames at Bankside, near Blackfriars Bridge, opposite St Paul's Cathedral and next to the Globe Theatre. Click HERE for a map.
The Millennium Bridge now provides a new pedestrian route across to and from St Paul's Cathedral and the city and St Paul's London Underground station including Central line services. Approximate walking time from St Paul's Cathedral is about 10 minutes.
