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Last Updated: Thursday, 8 May, 2003, 14:01 GMT 15:01 UK
Tate Modern's revamped site
Michael Palin
Michael Palin launched the site on 2 May

Tate Modern's website has some admirable new features, such as a virtual tour around each room of the gallery.

But many of the images are missing due to copyright restrictions.

"For those unwilling or unable to make the trip to London, Explore Tate Modern is the ideal next-best-thing," wrote BBC News Online's James Bregman.

But what do you think?

Are there enough images to make it worth visiting? Is it easy to navigate?


Using Netscape 7.02 I can hear the sounds, but no images! But looks great on Explorer.
Steven, France

I think it is a noble but ill-devised attempt. What is the point in all that cumbersome Flash navigation where it takes numerous clicks to get anywhere? A far simpler interface allowing quick and easy access to the exhibited collection would be preferable. Though when so many of the exhibits are under copyright and images therefore impossible to display I do have to ask why they bothered in the first place. It is as if the interface is the art, and the art was the excuse.

I also hope the whole affair does not backfire on Tate Modern, as when people see what is exhibited they may decide to stay home.

True art lovers are better off browsing the main catalogue of work that is (criminally) hidden away in Tate's store, that is where the real art is, there and in Tate Britain.
Stephen Bignell, UK




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