About the British Council Collection
The British Council Collection comprises almost 9,000 works of art, craft, and design showcasing the best of UK-based contemporary visual artists from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The British Council has been collecting works of art since 1938, and our Collection now comprises almost 9,000 paintings, prints and drawings, sculpture, photography, and multi-media artworks showcasing the best of UK-based contemporary visual artists.
We use our Collection to facilitate debate on global issues through our Visual Arts programme. We lend works from the Collection in the UK and internationally, and care for and research the Collection from our workshop in London.
The Collection holds 9,000 works of art by more than 1,700 artists, featured in 1,660 exhibitions and displayed in 110 countries worldwide.
We're working on building a new online home for the Collection, which is coming soon. In the meantime, you can explore a selection of works from the Collection on Art UK.
The British Council Collection offers a unique opportunity for audiences interested in modern and contemporary British art. The collection serves as a valuable resource for curators, educators, researchers, and cultural institutions. It supports cultural exchange, inspires creative dialogue, and provides access to artworks that reflect the diversity and evolution of British artistic expression. Whether for exhibitions, learning, or collaboration, the collection opens doors to new perspectives and meaningful engagement with the arts.
This opportunity is open to:
Curators interested in borrowing artworks for exhibitions
Educators and researchers exploring British art and cultural narratives
Cultural institutions looking for collaboration on visual arts programming
Art professionals and audiences who are keen to engage with modern and contemporary British art
Contact us for more details:
info@saudinow.co
