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London Art Libraries and Bookshops (Word Doc 50KB)
If you're having difficulty finding a particular book on art, then our list of London-based art libraries and bookshops may help you.
Art Magazines and Recommended Reading (word doc 75kb)
With so many art periodicals and reference books, you may not know where to start. We've put together a list of key titles.
Arts, Architecture and Design Publications and Resources
Catalogues

Cover of the catalogue for the touring exhibition MultiplicationOur major exhibitions are usually accompanied by a catalogue, available from Cornerhouse Publications in Manchester.

If you visit their website and search under publishers for 'British Council' then you will find all our available catalogues - click here for a direct link to the Cornerhouse search page.

Online Resources

Art CollectionBritish Council Collection
collection.britishcouncil.org
Contains details of our collection with information on over 8,000 British works of art, craft and design searchable by artist, exhibitions, portfolios and themes, with the ability for visitors to curate a virtual exhibition.

Design in Britain imageDesign in Britain
www.designmuseum.org/designinbritain
Site developed in partnership with the Design Museum with information on UK design artists, architects and design movements.

Venice Biennale imageVenice Biennale
www.britishcouncil.org/biennale
Information about the British Venice Biennale exhibits plus an arts school’s list and readings.

Visual Arts Library - Image Untitled By Rachel Whiteread - Copyright the ArtistVisual Arts Library
http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-art-architecture-design-library.htm
Details of our Visual Arts Library, including an online catalogue.

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