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About the exhibition
Works of art from the Government Art Collection are on show at the Whitechapel Gallery. This is the first exhibition dedicated to the collection held in a public gallery in its 113-year history. 'The Government Art Collection has been in existence since 1898, but this is the first time that people will be able to walk in off the street to see it, we are thrilled to have it running for 15 months,' said Penny Johnson, Director of the Collection.
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There will be five consecutive displays at the Whitechapel Gallery from 3 June 2011 to 2 September 2012:
Works from all five exhibitions will then tour to:
- 3 June - 4 September 2011:
At Work is selected by seven public figures in politics and diplomacy who have worked alongside art from the Collection in various roles, ranging from British High Commissioner to South Africa to Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. - 16 September - 4 December 2011:
Cornelia Parker presents her personal take on the Collection with the display, Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain. - 16 December 2011 - 26 February 2012:
Travelling Light: Simon Schama makes a selection highlighting the role of the Collection in cultural diplomacy. - 9 March - 10 June 2012:
12 From No 10 - staff from 10 Downing Street choose their favourite works. - 21 June - 2 September 2012:
Commissions Now and Then focuses on the Collection's commissioning role, and features a newly commissioned work of art.
Works from all five exhibitions will then tour to:
- Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery from 16 November 2012 – 24 February 2013.
- Ulster Museum, Belfast from 15 March – 9 June 2013.