Tate Modern opening of the new Switch House extension

In 2016, Tate Modern marked a transformative moment in its history with the opening of the new Switch House extension, designed by the Swiss architectural firm Herzog & de Meuron. The ten-story addition significantly expanded the museum’s exhibition space, educational facilities, and public areas, allowing the institution to display a larger portion of its permanent collection and accommodate a growing international audience. The extension’s distinctive brick façade echoed the industrial character of the original Bankside Power Station. The museum’s exhibitions reflect Tate Modern’s ongoing commitment to presenting a global and diverse view of modern and contemporary art. Visitors encountered works by artists from multiple continents alongside major installations, performance pieces, photography, film, and experimental media. The rehang of the collection moved away from a strictly chronological presentation, organizing galleries around themes such as social change, materials, and artistic experimentation. This approach encouraged new connections between artists and cultures, reinforcing Tate Modern’s role as one of the world’s leading institutions for contemporary art.