Common Ground

A space for comfort, connection and rest

Opening times

Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00

The space is open until 14 January 2024.

Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
people sit on sofas and on a chair with a desk, reading books

Common Ground, part of A World in Common 2023, Tate Modern © Tate Photography (Lucy Green)

Created by multidisciplinary artist Ronan Mckenzie, Common Ground is a place to use and enjoy; whether you would like to work, research, connect or simply rest. Inspired by A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography, Mckenzie hopes Common Ground will ignite ideas and offer a comfortable space to spend time.

Read

Choose from a selection of reference books selected by the exhibition’s curator Osei Bonsu, and Ronan Mckenzie. Or read and enjoy our library.

Please leave the books within the space for others to enjoy.

Reflect

Take a seat, connect with friends and reflect on your visit.

Listen

Experience a rich soundscape honouring the vast musical diversity of Africa and its diaspora; curated by Alex Rita of Touching Bass, the South London-based musical movement and record label.

Opening times

Monday to Sunday 10.00–18.00

The space is open until 14 January 2024.

Location

Blavatnik Building Level 2

Tate Modern
Bankside
London SE1 9TG
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