From documentary photography to portraits and abstract work, John's collection will document the evolution of photography during the first half of the 20th century.

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One of the most prolific collectors of modernist photography, Sir Elton John, will be allowing the general public to enjoy his extensive and unrivaled collection at the Tate Modern in London, from November 10, 2016 to May 7, 2017.

"The Radical Eye: modernist photography from the Sir Elton John Collection" is a collection of pieces from between 1920-1950 by some of the most prolific and avant-garde artists of the 20th century, a period widely considered to be photography's "coming of age".

The British singer and songwriter Sir Elton John has been collecting modernist photography since 1991, and has accumulated a collection of several thousand photographs, including some from the most recognizable names in photography, in particular those who sought to redefine the traditional codes of the medium.

From documentary photography to portraits and abstract work, John's collection will document the evolution of photography during the first half of the 20th century.The pieces selected for the exhibition will be flown in from the singer's multiple properties around the world. In all, over 150 rare and iconic photographs by more than 60 artists will be on show.

Anticipated highlights from the exhibition include portraits of 20th-century icons Georgia O'Keeffe, Jean Cocteau, Igor Stravinski, André Breton, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, as well as groundbreaking modernist works by photographers André Kertész, Man Ray, Berenice Abbot, Alexandr Rodchenko, and Edward Steichen.

The Radical Eye collection will be displayed in the Tate Modern, barely six months after the London museum completed its major architectural renovation in June 2016. Those interested in the exhibition are invited to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #RadicalEye.

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