Hi All,

Tate Modern turns 25 in May next year and there will be a rally of celebrations to salute one of the most loved institutions in the UK. Louise Bourgeois’s giant bronze spider Maman will come home to the gallery. Standing 10 metres high, this monumental sculpture was the first work to greet visitors when Tate Modern opened in 2000 and will be returning to the Turbine Hall.

“Tate Modern has made an incredible impact in just 25 years. It has exploded the canon of art history, transformed the public’s relationship with contemporary art, and rewritten the rules for what an art museum can be. Our birthday weekend will be a wonderful chance to see what we do best and get a taste of where we’re going next – and all for free!” says Karin Hindsbo, Director of Tate Modern. Cheers to that!

We might see you in the queue at Fortnum & Mason’s with those mini marzipan Xmas puds – meanwhile a happy festive weekend from us all.