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Art, Architecture and Design image. Credit: Silk Pearce.    

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40 Stations
This joint exhibition by Muammer Yanmaz and Annabel Elston examines the contributions and exchange that are the fruit of individuals crossing borders and mixing cultures.    

Turner Prize Retrospective
The first single exhibition to bring together works by all the past recipients of the Turner Prize, which was set up in 1984 to celebrate new developments in contemporary art and is now regarded as one of the most important art awards in the world.   

Art, Architecture and Design are amongst the most powerful and influential areas within the arts in Britain today. Covering a vast range of disciplines, from the fine arts through to the very latest in digital technologies, the UK’s artists, architects and designers are pushing the boundaries of their practice to the limit and looking to the future with their innovation and high standards of production.

We look to all areas of UK art, architecture and design to showcase the most exciting and best work outside Britain. With our network of partners overseas we plan, organise and curate high impact projects for long-term cultural benefits that reach beyond the immediate experience.

Chris Killip Caravan Park 1975 British Council Collection Image copyright - the artist     The British Pavilion in Venice    

No Such Thing As Society
A document of British photography from the late 1960s until the late 1980s that gives a raw and timely appraisal of these turbulent decades.   

Long Distance Information
This exhibition traces the way in which British sculptors throughout the 20th century have sought new means through which to express themselves and the world around them   

Venice Biennale of Architecture
Award-winning architecture critic Ellis Woodman will curate the British Pavilion for the 11th Venice Architecture Biennale.   

What we do in Art, Architecture and Design

The British Council is a cultural relations organisation, not a funding body. Have a look at how we work within visual arts, design and architecture; our aims and objectives; how to contact us; and our frequently asked questions.   

Art

We work across all disciplines in visual arts, including painting, sculpture, photography and video and drawings, prints and multiples so have a look at our current and past projects.   

Architecture

Built heritage and environment are two key areas within British architecture so read a little about them and how we showcase the best talents overseas.   

Design

Covering product design, graphic design, fashion, craft and applied arts and furniture and interior projects, we programme many projects across disciplines in design. Also visit our Design in Britain website for interviews and biographies of Britain's famous and up-and-coming designers from the past and present day.   

Publications

You can view and buy all the books, catalogues and magazines we produce on the Cornerhouse website.   

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