Scottish artists given opportunity to have work displayed in embassies around the world

Scottish contemporary artists have the opportunity to see their work displayed in British embassies and government buildings across the globe.

The Government Art Collection – part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) – is launching a five-year project to acquire works from new talent and showcase the UK’s best creatives.

British artists will see their work go on display in over 125 countries to promote interest in the creative sector.

A project initially ran as a pilot scheme in 2020-21 when four Scottish artists, including Glasgow-based painter Rabiya Choudhury and award-winning artist Alberta Whittle, were among artists from across the UK to be supported through the project.

Over 90 works were acquired through this pilot and are now on display in government buildings both at home and internationally – from number 10 Downing Street to residences in Paris, Ankara and The Holy See in Rome.

The UK Government Minister for Scotland, Iain Stewart, said: "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 Government'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."

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