Victoria & Albert Museum The Saatchi Gallery , London © Matthew Booth 2009
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 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
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
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