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Turner Contemporary
Thanet
Type:Arts Centre
The Rendezvous, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HG
Tel: +44 01843 233000
Thanet
Tel: +44 01843 233000
Turner Contemporary is a visual arts organisation, based in Margate that celebrates JMW Turner's association with the town and promotes the understanding and enjoyment of historical and contemporary art.
Britain's best known painter, JMW Turner (1775-1851), was a regular visitor to Margate throughout his life. He was drawn to Margate by the unique quality of the light, leading him to remark that "..the skies over Thanet are the loveliest in all Europe."
Turner Contemporary presents a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions, events and learning opportunities and has exhibited the work of countless international artists, including Turner Prize nominees and winners Antony Gormley, Tracey Emin, Jeremy Deller, Grayson Perry, Yinka Shonibare, and Paula Rego.
By Train: Links to London Victoria and Charing Cross to Margate Station. From here it is a short walk along the seafront to the town centre. By Car: From the M2, A299 follow the signs for Margate town centre and Turner ContemporaryLimited parking available on the Harbour Arm. Alternative parking available at the Morrison’s multi-storey carpark.
Nearest station: Margate is 1 miles
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