From the Renaissance onwards, many western European painters relied especially on blue paper to provide balanced, mid-toned backgrounds. This helped them to emphasise effects such as strong light and ...

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Kurt Schwitters (1887–1948) is particularly known for his association with Dada, his Merz collages and the transformation of the Merzbau interiors of his home in Hanover. He left Nazi Germany in 1937 ...

Welcome to Art UK – the digital platform for the nation’s art. A cultural education charity, we enable over 3,000 UK institutions to collaborate effectively as a group by showcasing the nation’s art ...

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit ...

Visit West Midlands’ collections and discover artworks on display across the region. With Shakespeare as the area’s former resident there is much creativity in this part of the country. From the ...

Art UK provides advice on how to take care of and photograph art objects, maintain a digital record of your artworks, and build those records through research – such as through the Art Detective ...