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Tim Marlow follows the Cuban artist Tania Bruguera as she prepares her new installation at Tate Modern in London.

The Cuban artist Tania Bruguera has become renowned for her politically-engaged projects and activism, resulting in what she describes as Arte 脷til - useful art. Her previous works have explored themes of the movement of people and the power of the state in a range of provocative and thought-provoking pieces, often involving performance art.

Now she is bringing her unique perspective to the famous Turbine Hall at Tate Modern in London, where her new installation has just opened.

The centrepiece is a seemingly empty black floor. But concealed in the floor tiles will be an image and words, exploring themes of neighbourliness and migration. It will be up to the visitors to unveil them, using their own body heat. Tania has been using military technology to make this possible, but it is a complicated process and time is short.

Tim Marlow talks to Tania as she develops the piece and hears about the ideas and inspirations behind the work as it takes shape. He also meets the mystery Tate Neighbour who will be celebrated as part of the installation.

(Photo: Cuban artist Tania Bruguera. Credit: Claudio Fuentes)