![]() The conversion of the vast concrete cylinders are the first stage of the Tate Modern Project, a 215 million pound ($336 million) transformation which will see a new building added to the museum, helping to expand its size by 60 percent. This is something different,” said Tate Modern director Chris Dercon, who believed the unusual shape of The Tanks will challenge artists to adapt and create new work. “This is not a museum, this is not a gallery, this not a theatre. ![]() The Tanks, which open their doors to the public on July 18, are the underground oil tanks belonging to the converted power station that have been transformed into a sleek exhibition space for artists to showcase their work. ![]() A worker walks through The Tanks, new galleries within the Tate Modern art gallery in London July 16, 2012.
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