Government Art Collection (GAC) artworks installed and deinstalled from government buildings
Data on artworks from the GAC installed and de-installed from government buildings.
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This page provides data on artworks from the GAC installed and de-installed from government buildings in ODS format.
Artworks installed: provides a list of reference numbers for artworks, the location and date installed and the recipient of the artwork.
Artworks deinstalled: provides a list of reference numbers for artworks and the date the artwork moved. The data should be read from left to right, with the current location and each location movement in the time period specified.
More information about artworks and their current location can be found on the GAC’s Explore the Collection website pages.
Data newly in scope is added to this page 3 times a year in March, July and November.
The Government Art Collection is a working collection, used across government buildings in the UK and the global estate, which means that artworks may change their display location from time to time in response to new display steers and requests.
About the Government Art Collection
The Government Art Collection, established in 1899, is a national collection of historic, modern and contemporary British art that is displayed in government buildings in the UK and around the world. These locations include government departments in Whitehall, regional hubs, and the residences of British Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consulates-General in over 125 countries worldwide.
The works are seen by thousands of visitors, promoting British art and contributing to cultural diplomacy. The Government Art Collection actively seeks ways to widen public engagement with its artworks through partnerships and by participating in local, national and international events.