Have you heard about Rasheed Araeen’s Zero To Infinity show at Tate Modern this summer?
You may have seen these cute cubes on Instagram:
(Including mine!)
If you’re looking for free things to do this summer, here are five things to know about Rasheed Araeen’s Zero To Infinity at Tate Modern.
Five Things to Know About Rasheed Araeen’s Zero to Infinity At Tate Modern, London
1. What is Zero to Infinity At Tate Modern?
Rasheed Araeen’s Zero to Infinity at Tate Modern is a playful exhibition made up of 400 wooden cubes in four bright colors that you can stack and arrange in any (abstract) shape, and in infinite numbers.
These cubes are placed as a group, and by moving and playing with them, each one becomes part of a permanent sculpture.
It’s part of the Uniqlo Tate Play collection of family-friendly art.
Previous shows aimed at children have included The Leftover Room for stickers and every child who has ever drawn their favorite on furniture, Mega Please Draw Freely.
2. How Much Does Going From Zero To Infinity Cost?
It’s free.
3. Do You Need to Book / Do You Need to Stand Up?
There is no need to reserve.
You can queue even depending on the time of day. We went early in the morning and waited for 15 minutes.
There are also craft and play activities on the upper deck. From where you also get the best view.
4. How Long Does It Take From Zero to Infinity?
It’s on until 27 August behind the Tate’s Turbine Hall.
Does anyone remember the cracks in the bottom display? Or bunk beds? I know everyone remembers pictures.
5. Which Age Is Best?
Although Zero To Infinity is open to all ages, it is true that the older child gets the most.
The actual act of lifting and carrying is obviously much more than stickers, and there are several ‘rules’ – the cubes are more on the fragile side and you are not allowed to climb on them, you can put them three on top, etc.
What Did We Think About Zero to Infinity?
We had so much fun!
I read different things online but our unit was very quiet and comfortable.
Numbers are limited which helps, and very patient staff understand what you can/can’t do before entering, for example, don’t climb, stacks of only three blocks.
We went with friends, which was fun, and they all worked together to create an open house that may not be the best for this season, but it looked beautiful and beautiful.
Although it didn’t last as long as the previous shows – mine is still about stickers and paintings – it was a fun and engaging experience, and always a good story about the arts.
And let’s face it, it probably won’t stop raining so the fun things to do in the summer will be better.
Let me know what you think if you go!
Where is Tate Modern?
Tate Modern is in Bankside London SE1 9TG. The nearest tube station is Blackfriars.
Tate’s website is here.
Some Fun Things to Do in London With Kids This Summer:
Find photo booths at the Coal Drops Yard / The Postal Museum / Biggin Hill Memorial Museum / The London Transport Museum / I am Florence Nightingale Museum / I am Natural History Museum /and The Horniman Museum.