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 Third Dimension
The Third Dimension is curated by broadcaster, writer and art historian Tim Marlow, and traces the key moments in British sculpture from the mid-20th century until today. This is the second of the British Council Collection exhibitions at the newly restored Whitechapel Gallery in East London, which forms part of the British Council's 75th Anniversary celebrations.
Image left: Jim Lambie, Micro Dot, 2001, turntable, glitter and leather belts (left) and Let it Bleed, 2001, turntable, glitter and hair bands (right). Both © The Artist.
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Steve McQueen at the Venice Biennale
Steve McQueen represents Britain this year at the 53rd Venice Biennale. For his exhibition in the British Pavilion, McQueen is presenting a new film entitled Giardini, inspired by the area of Venice where the Pavilion is situated. The exhibition will be shown from 7 June to 22 November - please be aware that we can only accommodate 60 people at a time, so timed entry at 40 minute intervals will apply.
Image left: Still from Giardini 2009 © Steve McQueen
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Fifth Curator competition
The Fifth Curator competition is a unique opportunity for an aspiring international curator to select an exhibition of works from the British Council Collection. The winning curator's exhibition will be shown at the prestigious Whitechapel Gallery.
The 31st Cambridge Seminar on Contemporary Literature
The Cambridge Seminar has influenced discussion, performance and debate on literature for over 30 years. The programme includes well-known authors, as well as innovatory and new names.
Cultural Leadership International
CLI aims to develop a new generation of cultural leaders, creating a network across Europe, North America, the Middle East and North Africa who will utilise the skills and experience gained through the programme to drive the cultural sector forward.
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China-UK Connections Through Culture
This initiative offers information, support, and development grants to cultural organisations in China and the UK aiming to build relationships. The CtC website has now re-launched and includes up-to-date overviews of the UK and China arts scenes.
Soundpad
This project brought together British music producers, John Leckie and Dan Austin, with four new bands from India to help generate a dialogue between the UK and the emerging alternative music scene in India.
Incubator
Incubator is bringing cutting-edge UK music to Latin America. Find out about recent activity including Mad Professor, The Kooks and BBC Radio 1 presenter Huw Stephens.
