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Modern art collection to come to Scotland |
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 |
One of the most important private collections of contemporary art in the world has been partially secured for Scotland, Culture Minister Linda Fabiani announced today.
The collection has been valued at around £125m - most of the value was
made up in the form of a public gift from d'Offay himself, although the
Scottish Government contributed £10m.
Entitled "Artist Rooms", the collection, which consists of 725 works by
artists including Andy Warhol, Gilbert and George and Damien Hirst,
will be shared between the National Galleries of Scotland and the Tate.
Fabiani said: "This is a hugely significant acquisition for the
National Galleries and for Scotland - it adds real weight to the
cultural renaissance we are experiencing here, which includes the
establishment of a national cultural development body in Creative
Scotland.
"I know that Mr d'Offay has a strong connection with Scotland from his
days studying at Edinburgh University and I extend my thanks for the
generous gift he has passed on for the good of this nation.
"This collection is a coup for Scotland at an international level. The
quality and acclaim of the works on display reinforces our reputation
as arts enthusiasts and shows Scotland as a serious player on the
cultural stage. The collection offers an opportunity to both inspire
and engage with the widest range of people, in particular our young
people."
Fabiani said that the works would tour around the country to bring world class modern art to different communities.
The agreement also includes a provision for the establishment of a £5m
endowment fund by the National Galleries of Scotland and Tate that will
allow the collection to evolve moving forward.
"I am particularly excited about the legacy element of the acquisition
which will enable the collection to grow and profile emerging Scottish
artists," Fabiani said.
d'Offay said: "The National Galleries of Scotland is the kind of
experience that defines your life. I adore Scotland in every way -
Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scottish places and Scottish people. It is a
place that you can feel particularly part of and attached to.
"This is about trying to make something happen in a place where it will
really make a great difference to young people, their appreciation of
themselves and their era. It will inform what they do with their lives
and how they see the world."
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