Response: Government Art Collection
Published 3 February 2026
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| Reference number | FOI2024-07615 |
|---|---|
| Date of request | 14 October 2024 |
| Date of response | 2 December 2024 |
| Outcome | Granted in full |
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport received the following request for information which we responded to under the Freedom of Information Act 2000:
1.“A list of art works that have been removed from display, listed by each Government Department, since 4/7/24.”
2.“A list of art works that have been newly placed on display, listed by each Government Department, since 4/7/24. ”
Our response
We have dealt with your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act). I can confirm that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) does have information within scope of your request.
All data in scope for this request can be found in the attached spreadsheets.
Works of art are selected for display in representational areas of UK government buildings by ministers, diplomats and other senior civil servants in consultation with GAC staff. This ensures that high-profile visitors experience British art that showcases the culture, creativity and values of contemporary Britain. Note that in some cases, artworks may move between government departments or may be removed from display because the work has been loaned to a museum or gallery for public exhibition.