Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, London
9 October 2007 - 6 April 2008
Admission Free
See: Tate Modern Guide
When you look into the crack you do not see foundations, but instead a carefully constructed concrete cast formation, embedded with chain-link wire fence that was once used as a boundary fence between two nations. It took a year to make off-site and 6 weeks to create the crack running the full 167 meters (548 ft) of the Turbine Hall.
Seeing Shibboleth, there are certainly similarities with earthquake damage and fault lines. I was amazed by the interest from visitors in what could be considered a simple hazard. Staff are on hand to try and keep people from tripping into the crack but I'm sure it won't be long before we hear about twisted ankles injuries. Nevertheless, it's interesting to see and has some great photo opportunities, whereas you can't take photos in any of the galleries at Tate Modern.
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- ShibbolethShibboleth: Doris Salcedo at Tate Modern, London
- ShibbolethShibboleth: Doris Salcedo at Tate Modern, London
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