a textile work on the wall

What is the Government Art Collection?

Why does the Government have an art collection? What does it collect? Why is the Collection spread across the world?

A visitor to Dulwich Picture Gallery's British Surrealism exhibition looks at Government Art Collection work

Where can I see the Collection?

Find out where you can see the Government Art Collection, through loans to exhibitions and collections across the UK.

Robson Orr TenTen Award 2024

In 2024, artist Denzil Forrester created a limited-edition print for the Government Art Collection that will be displayed in UK government buildings around the world.