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Fireworks at the Tate
Modern art has often led to controversy and the Tate Gallery in London has been at the centre of the debate since it was founded in 1897. Tomorrow HM The Queen opens 20 new rooms at the Gallery. specially designed to show the work of leading artists: paintings by Magritte, Rothko. Nicholson and Bacon as well as the sculpture of Henry Moore and Giacometti. Fireworks for the occasion, designed by John Piper, will be launched from barges on the Thames.
Paul Vaughan visits the Tate extension and discusses the integration of the new galleries into the existing exhibition.
Producer ANNE WINDER

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