Abracadabra – Tate Britain
Tate Britain
'Abracadabra' set out to define a new spirit in contemporary art. A 'common ground' for visitors and the art works was created by removing all the existing partition walls of the gallery. A bespoke dyed carpet was laid that allowed for visitors to sit on the floor to watch the numerous video installations. The design included a 5mx3m one-way mirror at the entrance that created an intentional feeling of unease. The exhibition was curated by Catherine Grenier and Catherine Kinley.
"A huge success with the public, due in large part to your imagination in developing the installation for the show"
Sir Nicholas Serota
Director of Tate
"The entire gallery has been converted into a playground where visitors are encouraged to run riot"
Louisa Buck
The Times
"Ingenious sorcery, fantastically inventive"
Anthony Jones
i-D magazine