Arts
Our global arts team works with the best of British creative talent to develop innovative, high-quality events and collaborations that link thousands of artists and cultural institutions around the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK.
Current activities
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The British Pavilion at the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale
Venice Takeaway will present proposals for British architecture inspired by an ambitious global research project. The aim is to inject new ideas into the UK and create a platform for discussion about what and who makes great architecture.
We are seeking 10 architectural explorers, who are invited to propose topics and specific locations for research. These explorers' discoveries and research from around the world will then contribute to the final Venice Takeaway exhibition.
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Dickens 2012
We will be asking eight contemporary writers to consider ‘What Would Dickens Write Today?’ at a seminar in Berlin in January 2012, which will be streamed live as part of the Dickens bicentenary celebrations.
The Uncommercial Traveller
Inspired by Dickens's collection of journalistic writings, Arcola Theatre and Punchdrunk Enrichment will lead a unique series of collaborations in cities across Asia and Australia, creating theatrical audio-guided journeys in each location.
International Fashion Showcase
Presenting work from around the world on the theme of ‘Emerging Talent’, embassies and cultural institutes in London will exhibit the work of up-and-coming fashion designers from their country, in parallel with London Fashion Week.
ADF Papers Series 2
Exploring new directions in British architecture, design and fashion, the second volume of the Papers has been launched featuring case studies on Markus Kayser, Priestman Goode, Wayward Plants, Studio Kap, Alan Dunlop, Eightyseven Architecture and more.
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Musicians in Residence: China
Imogen Heap, Jamie Woon, Gareth Bonello and Matthew Bourne have been chosen to take part in a six week residency programme in China, designed to enable innovative British musicians to explore new musical territory and reach new audiences.
William Blake and British Visionary Art
This exhibition at the Pushkin State Museum introduces the work of the outstanding English poet and artist William Blake, focusing on etchings, watercolours and tempera, alongside paintings by other British masters of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Photographs of rising UAE Athletes
'Olympians' consists of a series of portraits taken by British artist Gabriella Sancisi. Accompanying each photo are comments made by the athlete about their relationship to their chosen sport as well as their hopes and dreams for the future.
