The Tate Britain launches the festive season by showing their Christmas Tree, by artist Shirazeh Houshiary, which is positioned just inside the main entrance of the Gallery in central London. (John Stillwell/PA Wire)

, an art museum in London, England, by Iranian artist Shirazeh Houshiary.

The upside-down Christmas tree hangs upside down as the centerpiece of a new series of festive commissions for the museum. The artist created a similar work for the Tate over 20 years ago, which was the last time a tree was installed inside Tate Britain.

“This unveiling marks a pivotal moment of the festive season at Tate Britain by looking to the past in order to look to the future,” Alex Farquharson, the director of Tate Britain, said. “This tree fits the new space perfectly, allowing a different generation to experience the majesty of Houshiary’s work in the striking setting of the new entrance and staircase, and signals the beginning of an exciting era of annual Christmas artist commissions at Tate Britain.

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Though relevant to the season, the work is metaphor of life. “I would like us to contemplate that the pine tree is one of the oldest species and recognize the roots are the source of its continued stability, nourishment and longevity,” Houshiary.

The tree’s roots are covered in gold leaf, reflecting and glistening in the natural light that comes through the glass ceiling in the Millbank entrance. Interestingly, the embellished roots act as the “topper” of the Christmas tree. It’s suspended down the center of a staircase, allowing viewers multiple vantage points from the three levels of the gallery.

If you’re visiting London for the holidays, make sure to stop by Tate Britain to see the work yourself. The museum is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free of entry.