Contemporary art set to gain more central position - news from This Is Perfect

Contemporary art is set to gain a more central position than ever at Tate Britain as the gallery's Art Now exhibition moves closer to its very heart.

Now situated next to the Octagon at the centre of the Duveen galleries, the change reflects the London centre's increased commitment to contemporary art and its support for up-and-coming British artists.

First to exhibit in the new position will be Goshka Macuga, whose work will be on view until October 14th. Her piece, Objects in Relation, includes displays of other artists' work in all-new ways and begins to blur and question the roles of artist, curator and collector.

Also operating as part of the Tate's contemporary art commitment will be Christina Mackie's new sculpture, The Large Huts, set on the lawns at the front of the London cultural centre. Mackie's art reflects her take on life through sculptural installations that draw on natural, manmade and crafted elements.

As a further move to bring contemporary art to the fore, Art Now and commissioning agency Electra will also be presenting Art Now Live on September 8th, a day of performance works that will look at modern day storytelling and participation and aims to get visitors intrigued, interested and involved.

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