Modernizing the Tate Modern

I was interested to read about the upcoming extension that is being planned for the Tate Modern gallery. It certainly is an interesting shape. It is projected to be completed by 2014, if Boris Johnson can be persuaded to drop his protests over sloping floors. I have only been to the Tate Modern once, when I was taking a class in London. Everyone in my class was informed that they simply could not miss the upside-down- couch-with-the-squealing-lady display. Well, I'm sure it has another name, but that's always how I'll remember it! I must visit again on my next trip to London and see if she's still drawing the crowds . . .

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