Bankside Power Station, London. December 1994 by  Craigie Horsfield

Bankside Power Station, London. December 1994 2000

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Dimensions: unconfirmed: 591 x 492 mm

Copyright: © Tate | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: This is Craigie Horsfield's "Bankside Power Station, London. December 1994." It's a photograph, and its darkness feels heavy, almost oppressive. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I see a powerful commentary on industrialization and its impact. The image is steeped in the legacy of labor and power, not just electrical, but societal. It prompts reflection on how these structures shape our lives. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way. It really does make you consider the human cost. Curator: Indeed. And think about the power station's transformation into the Tate Modern. What does that tell us about shifting cultural priorities and the repurposing of industrial spaces? Editor: It’s interesting how something so functional can become a symbol of art and culture. Curator: Precisely. The image captures a moment of transition, urging us to consider what we choose to preserve and how we reimagine our spaces.

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tate 3 days ago

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This is one in a portfolio of ten photographs commissioned by Tate Publishing to celebrate the opening of Tate Modern in May 2000. Ten contemporary artists working with photography were invited to make an image inspired by the Bankside building and its surroundings. The resulting pictures chart different aspects of the site’s development from power station to museum of modern art under the direction of Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron. With the exception of Craigie Horsfield, all the contributors photographed in colour.