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Art UK is collaborating with over 140 artists to raise funds to support its groundbreaking work democratising access to the national art collection.

Art UK is a unique cultural education charity. It is making the nation’s art collection freely accessible to everyone on one digital platform – for enjoyment, learning and research.

The UK holds one of the greatest public collections of art in the world, yet at least 80% is not on display. Art UK is transforming access to this collection and is the online home for every public art collection in the country, showing the works of over 50,000 artists including nearly 10,000 living artists. No other country has such a resource.

Leading contemporary artists and names to watch have joined forces to participate in this exciting trio of fundraising events. With an exceptional offer of high-quality works including oils, acrylics, sculptures and prints, this is a rare opportunity to start or add to your contemporary art collection. With works priced from £50 to £50,000 there will something for everyone. Importantly, funds raised will be split with the contributing artists. All the works on sale can be viewed from 12^th September.

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Mychael Barratt

Dungeness – Derek Jarman’s Dog
Woodcut, 64 x 62 cm.

£450 1215

19. Rana Begum RA

No. 886
paint on powder-coated aluminium, 235 x 120 x 24 cm.

Estimate:£15,000 - 22,000

29. Stephen Chambers RA

McQueen
oil on panel, 52 x 62 x 5 cm.

Estimate:£8,000 - 12,000

7. Shezad Dawood

History
oil, acrylic & vintage textile on canvas, 32 x 21 cm.

Estimate:£7,000 - 10,000

Funds raised by Art UK will enable the charity to expand its valuable schools learning resources at a time when arts education is being increasingly marginalised, help add more artworks of all types to its platform, and tell the stories about underrepresented artists and those who have not had the recognition they are due.

Buying a wonderful artwork to enjoy at home means you will be supporting both established and emerging British artists as well as Art UK. Art UK is incredibly grateful to all the artists who have contributed so generously.

To find out more about Art UK and explore the nation’s art go to Art UK. You can support Art UK’s work by becoming an Art UK Citizen.

4. Tess Jaray RA

After Malevich 37
acrylic & paper on panel, 29.5 x 29.5 cm.

Estimate:£7,000 - 9,000

Eileen Cooper The Watcher and the Dancer

2. Eileen Cooper RA

The Watcher and the Dancer
oil on canvas, 56 x 45 cm.

Estimate:£5,000 - 7,000

1. Nicholas Borden

Leopold Buildings
Oil on board, 61 x 42 cm.

Estimate:£1,000 - 1,500

1. Yinka Shonibare CBE RA

Aristocrat in Blue
lithograph & collage on Somerset Satin White 300gsm, 76 x 49.5 cm.

Estimate:£600 - 800

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I just love Art UK. It is such a brilliant window on the nation’s art collection.
- Yinka Shonibare RA

Monthly Payment
Monthly payment options through the Own Art scheme are available.
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28. Raqib Shaw

Cloud Gatherers
acrylic, glitter, enamel & rhinestones on paper, 37.2 x 47.3 x 3.7 cm.

Estimate:£10,000 - 15,000

Helen Baines

The-to-be-forgotten
Etching and collograph, 50.5 x 76.5 cm.

£195 78

6. Simon Quadrat

The Art Room
oil on canvas, 109 x 89 cm.

Estimate:£5,000 - 9,000

17. Radhika Khimji

External Intrusion
oil & thread on photo transfer on paper, 31 x 36 x 5 cm.

Sometimes teachers have to mix it up and bring excitement and variety when giving lessons. Art UK’s teacher resources have been an essential 'go to' for me where I can find the exact resource or artwork I need to inspire my pupils.
- Andria Zafirakou MBE, 2018 Winner of the Global Teacher Prize and Art UK Trustee

10. David Mach RA, HRSA

L'Homme
burnt matches, 38 x 28 x 33 cm.

Estimate:£20,000 - 30,000

31. Veronica Ryan

Sewing Seeds
mango seeds, plastic, tape, plastic net & elastic, 12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm.

Estimate:£4,000 - 6,000

33. Alison Wilding RA

Re-re-re-retread
tin & pine, 22 x 11 x 22 cm.

Estimate:£5,000 - 8,000

3. Anne Rothenstein

Walking the Dog
oil on wood, 122 x 61 x 4 cm.

Estimate:£6,000 - 9,000

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Art UK brings the nation's art collections into our homes via their growing online platform, and the artworks themselves into our schools. They are inspiring the next generation and expanding the educational possibilities of our unique, untapped collections.
- Conrad Shawcross RA

5. Clare Burnett

Coptic Echo
jesmonite, stainless steel, glass, HDPE & acrylic paint, 155 x 30 x 20 cm.

Estimate:£2,200 - 3,500

26. Conrad Shawcross RA

Manifold Study (Octave) 2:1
bronze on wood base, 49.2 x 19.5 x 15.2 cm.

Estimate:£8,000 - 12,000

48. Jessica Voorsanger

Untitled (Star Trek Next Generation, Guinan)
mixed media, 66.5 x 76.6 cm.

Estimate:£2,000 - 3,000

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Ian Davenport, Colour Splat Slide (black)

27. Ian Davenport

Colour Splat Slide (black)
screenprint, 85 x 56.5 cm.

Estimate:£1,200 - 1,800

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Art UK is a vital resource for smaller collections and our visitors. It allows us to achieve things which simply would not be possible on our own. It enables us to reach new audiences across the UK and internationally, highlighting the range and breadth of our collections.
- Lauren Marshall, Director, The York Company of Merchant Adventurers

4. Ryan Orme

Northpoint Playingfields at Night
oil on aluminium panel, 30 x 40 x 10 cm.

Estimate:£1,000 - 2,000

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5. Ellie MacGarry

Blush
oil on canvas, 40 x 35.5 x 2 cm.

Estimate:£1,800 - 2,800

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9. Laura Gannon

Smoke
acrylic & ink on linen with cuts, 60 x 50 x 10 cm.

Estimate:£4,500 - 5,500

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7. Alison Goldfrapp

Macro Trio
pencil on archival hot-pressed Fabriano paper, 46.5 x 36.5 cm.

Estimate:£500 - 800

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I support Art UK for the great work which they do in preserving and promoting British culture and I am indeed grateful for the support they showed me in my early career. They give a great opportunity to emerging artists and now they have extended their activities to embrace art in schools which I think is very important to preserve and to build our cultural heritage.
- Winston Branch

25. Humphrey Ocean RA

Lapis Love Chair
oil on canvas, 92 x 73 cm.

Estimate:£15,000 - 20,000

16. Rose Wylie RA

Clothes I Wore #13
pigment print on 300g 1584 Hahnemühle laid paper in two parts, with coloured pencil, marker pen, ink & collage, 150 x 182 x 5 cm.

Estimate:£25,000 - 30,000

3. Cornelia Parker RA

Cut Glass and Thistles
polymer gravure etching on Fabriano Tiepolo 290 paper, 86.8 x 62.8 cm.

Estimate:£1,800 - 2,400

6. Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga

Fragile, 5
archival giclée print (K3 ink) on 100% cotton 300gsm archival paper, 37.7 x 39.5 cm.

Estimate:£600 - 900

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You know the image and half of the artist’s name… you are wading through Google images on page 15 and no joy. Life without Art UK seems like the Dark Ages now but the mammoth audit of over a quarter of a million pictures in Britain’s public collections is free and instant. Now you can go and see the work… Go on book your train ticket… Have a day out… Go see the art!
- Jock McFadyen RA

8. Jordy Kerwick

Untitled
oil on paper, 41 x 31 cm.

Estimate:£1,500 - 2,500

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22. Nicole Farhi

Anna Wintour
bronze, 35 x 19 x 16 cm.

Estimate:£8,000 - 12,000

Kenny Hunter, Young Olympian (female boxer)

14. Kenny Hunter

Young Olympian (female boxer)
resin & paint, 70 x 30 x 30 cm.

Estimate:£2,000 - 3,000

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21. Jock McFadyen RA

Mallaig
oil, acrylic and mixed media on board, 65 x 76 cm.

Estimate:£7,000 - 10,000

A huge thanks - Art UK has always provided a vital platform for professionals and public alike but at present this is in sharp focus as we work remotely, fragmented, challenged and with a sole focus on engaging via digital platforms.
- Ferens Art Gallery (during a Covid lockdown)