Get closer to the art you love

From discovering lesser-known artists to finding a local collection to explore, here are some ideas for how to start your journey through the UK’s diverse public art collection.

We can’t wait for you to see what’s out there.

How can I find great art?

• Browse art that’s in public ownership by location or venue – everywhere from the Shetland Islands to The National Gallery – without having to leave the comfort of your living room

photo credit: Strathnaver Museum

Strathnaver Museum on the north coast of Scotland

• Search for specific artworks or artists – and then find out more about each work, or see all of that artist’s work in public collections across the UK. You can look at some of the most famous art there is, by the likes of Van Gogh, Rembrandt or Monet, and then next minute hop over to look at art where the creator is completely unknown
• Search for topics – what about ‘queen’, ‘sport’, ‘wedding’, ‘aeroplane’, ‘ghost’ or ‘horse’ for starters. Flick through thousands of artworks and see what catches your eye – the website is full of surprises

Photo credit: World Rugby Museum

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William Barns Wollen (1857–1936)

 

• Create an Art UK account to save your favourite artworks so you have a personally curated collection – you can also create albums and save searches

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