In London: An Afternoon Wasted at This Art Gallery is a Life Essential

😭 Ahhhh, I’ve been loving Tate Britain lately! (The sister gallery of Tate Modern, near Big Ben) ◽️ Last week, I accompanied a friend visiting #London to check out the gallery’s masterpiece “Ophelia” at Tate Britain and discovered several other paintings that I absolutely adored. ◽️ So, on Sunday, I made a point to spend some time there and happened to stumble upon the daily free tour. ◽️ The theme today was African Heritage. The staff took us through five works of art, narrating the journey of Africans from being “invisible” to “marginalized,” from “nameless” to “finally being able to tell their own stories through their own voices.” ◽️ The tour lasted about 40 minutes, not too long, but highly enlightening. It felt like an “eye-opening” experience. With the guidance of others, you suddenly see and perceive so much more, unlocking new dimensions and gaining a fresh perspective on the world. I’m thrilled to have encountered such a “illuminating” moment today. ◽️ After the tour, I was starving and decided to refuel. I was planning to go to the café on the basement level but discovered the members’ café on the second floor. Since I had a membership card, I got to unlock the upstairs view for the first time. ◽️ From above, you can overlook the classic spiral staircase on the first floor. The sunlight was perfect, making the entire gallery beautifully bright. With few people around, sitting there was pure bliss. ◽️ An hour before closing, I did a quick browse through the gallery based on the map and the officially recommended must-see works. I finished just in time for closing, which was perfect. ◽️ There were so many works that I plan to dedicate my next post to sorting out the officially recommended must-see pieces and the route. ◽️ Personally, I found Hall 8 the most stunning! There were several easels set up, with paintbrushes and paper available for anyone interested in sitting down to copy the works. So cool! ◽️ I hope to have the chance to paint next time and also listen to tours on other themes. 🍃 After the gallery closed, I walked along the Thames towards Big Ben and the London Eye, enjoying the breeze, watching the sunset, and taking in London’s stunning scenery. It was incredibly fulfilling. 🌟 A little tip: Besides Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the British Museum, and the National Gallery all offer multiple free tour guides almost every day or every other day. Highly recommended! Check the official website for specific times or call directly to inquire about the day’s schedule and themes. 👇 Practical Information 🎨 Tate Britain (not far from Big Ben) 🕐 10:00-18:00 🆓 Admission Free #LondonLife #TateBritain #Ophelia #LondonArtGallery #LondonTravel #UK #LondonExhibitions #ComeSeeExhibitionsWithMe #TodayIsAGalleryDay