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Composed of new and existing work, this exhibition is an atmospheric, theatrical experience of spectral visions, sound and video.Mark Leckey transforms Tate Britain’s galleries with a life-size replica of a motorway bridge on the M53 on the Wirral, Merseyside, where the artist grew up. The bridge – a recurring motif in his work – is the setting for a new audio play. Focusing on a group of teenagers, the play is inspired by folklore and stories of changelings and ‘fairy raids’ and by the artist’s own pre-adolescent experiences.New video work will be shown alongside two of his seminal pieces: Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore 1999 and Dream English Kid 1964–1999 AD 2015.Mark Leckey is one of the most influential artists working today. Since he first came to prominence in the late 1990s his work has addressed the relationship between popular culture and technology as well as exploring the subjects of youth, class and nostalgia.​Curated by Clarrie Wallis, Senior Curator, Contemporary British Art and Elsa Coustou, Curator, Contemporary British Art, with Aïcha Mehrez, Assistant Curator, Contemporary British Art







































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Dates



24 September 2019 – 5 January 2020



Tate Britain is open until 22.00 on the first Friday of each month (except January) for Late at Tate Britain











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Concessions £12Family child 12–18 years £5Under 12s FREE (up to four per family adult)16–25? Join Tate Collective for £5 ticketsSchool groups must be booked in advanceTickets can be booked online or by phone on +44 (0) 20 7887 8888 (9.45–18.00 daily)For further information see booking FAQsThis exhibition contains strobe lighting and film footage of flashing lightsThere is some strong language and references to drug use











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Mark Leckey: O' Magic Power of Bleakness – Exhibition at Tate Britain | Tate Tate Britain Main address: Tate Britain Millbank SW1P 4RG London, Reino unido Tate Britain Millbank SW1P 4RG London, Reino unido An ambitious new large-scale exhibition by the Turner Prize winning artist





































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Composed of new and existing work, this exhibition is an atmospheric, theatrical experience of spectral visions, sound and video.Mark Leckey transforms Tate Britain’s galleries with a life-size replica of a motorway bridge on the M53 on the Wirral, Merseyside, where the artist grew up. The bridge – a recurring motif in his work – is the setting for a new audio play. Focusing on a group of teenagers, the play is inspired by folklore and stories of changelings and ‘fairy raids’ and by the artist’s own pre-adolescent experiences.New video work will be shown alongside two of his seminal pieces: Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore 1999 and Dream English Kid 1964–1999 AD 2015.Mark Leckey is one of the most influential artists working today. Since he first came to prominence in the late 1990s his work has addressed the relationship between popular culture and technology as well as exploring the subjects of youth, class and nostalgia.​Curated by Clarrie Wallis, Senior Curator, Contemporary British Art and Elsa Coustou, Curator, Contemporary British Art, with Aïcha Mehrez, Assistant Curator, Contemporary British Art







































Tate Britain







MillbankLondon SW1P 4RGPlan your visit



















Dates



24 September 2019 – 5 January 2020



Tate Britain is open until 22.00 on the first Friday of each month (except January) for Late at Tate Britain











Pricing



£13 /

FREE for Members



Concessions £12Family child 12–18 years £5Under 12s FREE (up to four per family adult)16–25? Join Tate Collective for £5 ticketsSchool groups must be booked in advanceTickets can be booked online or by phone on +44 (0) 20 7887 8888 (9.45–18.00 daily)For further information see booking FAQsThis exhibition contains strobe lighting and film footage of flashing lightsThere is some strong language and references to drug use











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