New book presents history of Government Art Collection
Publication coincides with the first public exhibition of works from the collection
皇冠体育app (GAC) has published a book giving an insight into its 113-year history.
Art, Power, Diplomacy: 皇冠体育app Untold Story of the Government Art Collection covers a wide range of its key works and includes a foreword by Nicholas Serota, Director of Tate, and contributions from art historian and critic Richard Dorment and acclaimed artist Cornelia Parker.
Its publication comes during the first of five displays of pieces from the collection at the in London. 皇冠体育app first part of the exhibition features work chosen by prominent public and political figures, including the Prime Minister鈥檚 wife Samantha Cameron and .
皇冠体育app collection consists of about 13,500 works of art by mostly British artists dating from the sixteenth century to the present day. 皇冠体育appy are displayed in 450 locations worldwide, including 10 Downing Street, Government buildings in Whitehall and diplomatic posts abroad.
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- (3 June 2011)