Sunday afternoon at the Tate Modern

 

I spent Sunday afternoon at the Tate Modern museum. I felt a little schizophrenic, going from the V&A to the T&M! First I had lunch at the very nice Tate restaurant. Since it was actually not raining, I sat outside, in the sunshine, put my feet up and sketched my surroundings while waiting for my food.

 

I ordered fish and chips and oh boy, was it good!!! I love fish and chips and this was the best I have ever had. The Damien Hurst exhibit was amazing-the biggest show done on this guy in 20 years. They had all his famous stuff: dot paintings, butterflies, cigarette butts, dead flies, cows and sheep cut in half, pharmacies. I didn't stand in line to see his diamond and platinum skull, though. My feet hurt too much. I couldn't take any pictures, so I pulled some images from online so you can see some of his stuff.

 Don't be fooled into thinking he does pretty stuff, there is something disturbing either in his work or regarding its meaning. I was glad I got to go. I didn't get to go to the Apsley house, there was not enough time, but I pretty happy with the day except for feeling guilty about doing it all on Sunday!