theVOV Presents
The Robson Orr TenTen Virtual Gallery
A Government Art Collection/Outset Initiative
Explore The Robson Orr TenTen Virtual Gallery, the first digital way to engage with new works of art joining the Government Art Collection.
The virtual gallery is inspired by the architecture of the Government Art Collection premises at the Old Admiralty Building in London. Visitors can now navigate through the gallery to view works of art commissioned by the award and also purchased through the TenTen Acquisitions Fund, featuring artists including Sonia Boyce, Khadija Saye and Matthew Krishanu.
In 2021, Lubaina Himid joins fellow GAC artists with a virtual gallery presentation of Old Boat, New Weather, this year's recipient of The Robson Orr TenTen Award. Previous commissions by artists Hurvin Anderson (2018), Tacita Dean (2019), and Yinka Shonibare CBE RA (2020) are also presented.
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(The virtual gallery is best experienced using Chrome browser on your desktop)
About Outset
Established in 2003, Outset Contemporary Art Fund is the leading international, independent charity supporting innovative art projects that engage the widest possible audiences.
With a presence in nine countries, the charity has raised over £13 million worldwide in support of the creative ecosystem. Outset is recognised for creating influential models of responsive arts philanthropy with its innovative public-private schemes and initiatives. Practising catalytic philanthropy means not only offering crucial funding support but also activating networks and initiating new relationships and partnerships.The charity was the first to introduce a pioneering paradigm of cross-institution collective patronage to fund challenging artistic projects in the UK, and is now proud to operate on a global scale.
Outset is powered by inspiration, driven by expertise, renowned for its engagement, and focused on effective energy and ideas, with a commitment to being there at the outset of impactful change.
About The Robson Orr TenTen Award
The Robson Orr TenTen Award is a major initiative from the Government Art Collection (GAC) with Outset Contemporary Art Fund, and is sponsored by leading philanthropists Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr. Every year a British artist is commissioned to create a unique, limited edition print to be shown in diplomatic buildings across the world.
Through Outset Contemporary Art Fund, 11 editions of the print are further made available to the public to purchase each year, with 100% of the proceeds being made available as a new acquisitions budget for the Government Art Collection. This enables the GAC to continue acquiring new works, with an emphasis on supporting under-represented and emerging artists for the collection, two thirds of which is on display around the world in over 370 buildings, receiving thousands of visitors every year. For more information on acquiring a print please click here.
About the UK Government Art Collection
The Government Art Collection, established in 1899, is a national collection of historic, modern and contemporary British art that is displayed in government buildings in the UK and around the world. These locations include 10 & 11 Downing Street, government departments and residences and offices of British Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consulates-General in 129 cities worldwide.
The works are seen by thousands of visitors promoting British art and contributing to cultural diplomacy. We actively seek ways to widen engagement with Government Art Collection works with non-government audiences through partnerships and by participating in local, national and international events.
Artworks acquired through The Outset / Government Art Collection TenTen Acquisitions Fund
2019
Larry Achiampong, ‘Pan African Flag For The Relic Travellers’ Alliance (Motion)’ (2017), Purchased from the artist via Copperfield Gallery
Matthew Krishanu, ‘Mountain Tent’, (2019), ‘Two Boys in a Tree‘ (2019) Purchased from the artist
Robin Megannity, ‘being satisfied’, (2019), purchased from the artist
Jesse Darling, ‘Equestrian statue’, (2015), Purchased from the artist via Arcadia Missa
2020
Ingrid Pollard, ‘Asymptotic – not falling together’ (2001), ‘Parabiosis – solid generated by rotation‘ (2001), Purchased from the artist
Khadija Saye, ‘in this space we breathe series’, (2017-18), Purchased from the artist via Victoria Miro
Holly Hendry, ‘Take Good Care of My Baby‘, (2014), Purchased from the artist
Tania Kovats, ‘WELL’, (2019), Purchased from the artist via Design Exhibition Scotland
Ciara Phillips, ‘Advice Giver’, (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Sam Ainsley, ‘This Land is Your Land’, (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Ashley Cook, ‘We Want’, (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Corin Sworn, ‘Arms!’, (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Kate Davis, ‘Not Just the Perfect Moments’ (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Lucy Skaer, ‘Cheiron in Type’, (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Shauna McMullan, ‘165 Stars Found in GWL Lending Library’, (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
Claire Barclay, ‘Untitled (wear the white flower of a blameless life), (2012), Purchased from Glasgow Women’s Library
2021
Sonia Boyce, ‘The Audition in Colour’, (1997/2020), Purchased from Goodman Gallery
With further thanks
The Robson Orr TenTen Award is sponsored by leading philanthropists Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr.
Presented by theVOV, an initiative by Outset and Visualogical
Technology provided by Vortic Art
Virtual gallery developed by Erel Herzog
With special thanks to
