New government scheme to promote next generation of UK artists around the world
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- Known as X-UK, the project will acquire works by exciting British artists to go on display in more than 125 countries
- The collection will work with networks to support standout artists to showcase the best of Britain to the world
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GAC will work with the Contemporary Visual Arts Network in England, the Scottish Contemporary Art Network, and networks in Wales and Northern Ireland to identify the next generation of potential artistic stars.
The X-UK project initially ran as a successful pilot scheme in 2020-21 when more than 90 pieces by 45 contemporary visual artists were acquired for the collection. These works are now on display in government buildings around the country and internationally in British embassies and residences including Paris, Ankara, The Holy See in Rome, and 10 Downing Street.
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Glasgow-based artist Alberta Whittle went on to represent Scotland at the 59th Biennale di Venezia in 2022 and currently has pieces on display in the National Galleries of Scotland following the pilot scheme바카라 사이트™s acquisition of her work.
The acquisition of work by Manish Harijan led to him being granted a global talent visa, and Ghanian-born artist Harold Offeh saw his art join a national collection for the first time in his career.
Arts Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said:
This fantastic new scheme will shine a light on the UK바카라 사이트™s brilliant up-and-coming artists and promote our cutting-edge creative industries on the world stage.
The five-year X-UK project aims to be a true reflection of every part of the United Kingdom and will bring some of our most exciting artists to audiences in more than 125 countries.
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As the Edinburgh summer festivals draw to a close, the international appetite for Scottish culture and creativity has never been more apparent. Through the UK 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s extensive global network of embassies and residencies, this fantastic project will showcase the best of Scottish creative talent to the world and help raise the global profile of our outstanding homegrown visual artists.
Secretary of State for Wales, Sir Robert Buckland said:
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Shailesh Vara said:
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Contemporary visual artist Manish Harijan said:
Coming from the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal, this is a valuable opportunity that has opened doors for me into the art world. Connecting with important art networks like CVAN Yorkshire and Humber, who nominated me to the 바카라 사이트 Art Collection, has been inspiring.
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The project will also provide a focus for the 바카라 사이트 Art Collection바카라 사이트™s public engagement activity with artists and young creatives during this five-year period. This will include work in 2022-23 with Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea, the Museum-in-Residence in 10 Downing Street, and work in Bradford during its time as UK City of Culture in 2025-26.
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- 2022/23 - Wales, East Midlands and West Midlands
- 2023/24 - Scotland, North East
- 2024/25 - Northern Ireland, North West
- 2025/26 - Wales, Yorkshire, East
- 2026/27 - Scotland, South East, South West