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Introduction to Art in the UK
Thanks to the success and the prominence gained by the Saatchi Gallery during the 1990's, the work of breakout collectives such as Young British Artists (YBA), and the promotion of alternative media by newcomers such as self-proclaimed "art terrorist," Banksy, the art scene in the United Kingdom has come a long way from aristocratic portraiture and romantic harbor scenes. Today, art in the UK, not unsurprisingly centered in London, is defined by conceptually challenging installations, comical and often controversial commentaries on topics such as society, commercialism, and the art scene itself, and reference to and reinterpretation of its long artistic past. Over the course of the past couple decades, government-sanctioned projects and renegade street and performance art have come together to create a unique artistic energy in London in particular, and the rest of the UK as well. In the Tate Modern, Englands capitol enjoys the worlds largest museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. At the same time, the city plays host to less conventional venues such as Paul Stolper and Jason Browns Cab Gallery, a taxi that housed rotating installations and made audiences of its unsuspecting passengers. Whether it has been through anonymous collaborative work or the branding of inspired individuals, art in the UK has surged past a history of traditionalism and found a new stride in its provoking work, unconventional production, and alternative forums for expression and exhibition.Featured Members
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Associations (see all)
- Arts Council England
- Arts Council England works to get more art to more people in more places. They develop and...
- Arts Council of Northern Ireland
- Supporting and promoting the arts in Northern Ireland.
- Clore Duffield Foundation
- Grant-giving arts foundation with a particular interest in supporting children, young people and...
Education (see all)
- Camberwell College of Arts
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London, England
Camberwell is one of the world's foremost art and design institutions and... - Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
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London, England
Central Saint Martins provides specialist education and research in the... - Chelsea College of Art and Design
- Chelsea offers specialist, student-centred courses that range from foundation to research...
Galleries (see all)
- Adam Gallery
- 24 Cork St, W1S 3NJ London +44 (0) 20 7439 6633 info@adamgallery.com
- Alan Cristea Gallery
- 31 & 34 Cork St, W1S 3NU London +44 (0) 20 7439 1866 info@alancristea.com
- Albemarle Gallery
- 49 Albemarle St, W1S 4JR, London +44 (0) 20 7499 1616 mhw@albion-gallery.com
Galleries (see all)
- Alexia Goethe Gallery
- 7 Dover St, W1S 4LD London +44 (0) 20 7629 0090 info@alexiagoethegallery.com
- Alison Jacques Gallery
- 16-18 Berners Street London, W1T3LN Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7631 4720...
- Allsopp Contemporary
- 8 Conlan St, W10 5AR London +44 (0) 20 8960 5355 email@allsoppcontemporary.com
Museums (see all)
- Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art
- Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AZ. +44 (0) 1642 726 720 mima is a bold new gallery of...
- The Saatchi Gallery
- The Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985...
- Kettles Yard
- Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ - UK +44 (0)1223 352124 Former home featuring the collection...
Publications (see all)
- 20x20 Magazine
- 20×20 magazine is a square platform for writings, visuals and cross-bred projects....
- Art Monthly
- Art Monthly is the UK ’s leading magazine of contemporary visual art. Published ten times a...
- Computer Arts Magazine
- Computer Arts, the world's best-selling magazine for digital artists and designers, boasts a...