Frances Morris: the Tate Modern director on why she returns to her childhood home

<p>Where does our spirit go when we die? Frances Morris has this question figured out: she will return to the home in which she was born, a Georgian house abreast the Meridian Line in Greenwich. In this deeply personal conversation, Frances explains why her childhood home has such an emotional hold over her.&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast London has been the backdrop to her whole life, and it's fitting that she has worked at the forefront of its most important cultural institution: Tate Modern. Not only was she the gallery's first female director, but Frances has also redefined the perception of female artists, spearheading retrospectives of Louise Bourgeois, Yayoi Kusama, Agnes Martin and others. Shortly before we recorded this podcast, it was announced that she will be leaving for pastures new. I've come to meet her in her office within the bowels of the gallery, and, understandably, she is in reflective mood.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>This is one of the most memorable conversations I've ever had. Frances feels like someone I've known for ever, and her background and story have significant parallels with my own. I really hope you enjoy it as much as I did.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This conversation was recorded in person at the Tate Modern.&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more on Frances Morris:</p><br><p><a href="https://themodernhouse.media/vyz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our website</a> for more images of the places discussed</p><p>Visit the <a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tate Modern</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>For more from the <a href="https://themodernhouse.media/t80" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Modern House</a>:&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://themodernhouse.media/atb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter </a>for weekly interior inspiration&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@themodernhouse_films" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to our YouTube channel</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a hre