7. Interesting facts about TATE
• The gallery was founded in 1897, as the National Gallery of
British Art. When its role was changed to include the national
collection of Modern Art as well as the national collection of
British art, in 1932, it was renamed the Tate Gallery after
sugar magnate Henry Tate
• More than 10 different collections were presented to TATE
• Worldwide famous Turner Prize is held in TATE
• Has it’s web-site, with the help of which you can enjoy
masterpieces on-line.