insideKENT Magazine Issue 54 - September 2016 | Page 21

Victoria & Albert Museum

Tate Britain
Tate Britain, located in Milbank, opened in 1897,
and from then to the present day the public have
been able to see the most creative, beautiful and
fascinating pieces of art around. The works here
range from 1500 to the present day, and is
thought to be the most complete collection of its
kind. Francis Bacon, Tracey Emin, John
Constable, and William Blake amongst others
have all had their works displayed here. This is
known to be the home of British art. Exhibitions
in September include Painting With Light: Art and
Photography from the Pre-Raphaelites to the
Modern Age.
Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
020 7887 8888
www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain

The Saatchi Gallery, London © Matthew Booth 2009

The Saatchi Gallery
When the Saatchi Gallery opened over a quarter
of a century ago, its main goal was to showcase
up and coming, unknown artists who might
otherwise never have been given a chance to
display their work. Today that ethos remains,
and it is here that you will be able to see unique
and stunning works of art by names that will be
remembered in the future; this is your chance to
see them before anyone else. The art at the
Saatchi Gallery is contemporary and exciting. In
October you will be able to see Champagne Life,
a celebration of female artists.
Duke Of York's HQ, King's Road,
London SW3 4RY
020 7811 3085
www.saatchigallery.com

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National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856
for one reason: to collect together in one place
portraits of famous and notable men and women
for all to see. This was the only way at the time
that the public could find out, for free, what their
heroes and heroines looked like, and as such it
was a huge draw, just as it is today. Now there
are over 200,000 portraits housed within its walls,
and they cover the period from 1600 to today.
In September you will be able to see William
Eggleston’s portraits and Framing The Face:
Collar and Ruffs amongst many other exhibitions.
St. Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE
020 7306 0055
www.npg.org.uk