Character clues hidden on the ministers' walls
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The Government Art Collection provides works of art for ministers' rooms to suit their taste and fit in with their responsibilities. All nationally owned pictures may be viewed by the general public if an appointment is made. The collection comprises mainly traditional, safe pictures. Transport minister Steven Norris has Cyril Power's 'The Tube Station.' Kenneth Clarke has Isaac Cohen's portrait of Sir Austen Chamberlain. Secretary of State for Education John Patten has a seclection of Augustus John nudes.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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When treasure becomes a burden
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It has become increasingly common in the UK for museum directors and trustees to honour the terms of a bequest. In many cases, conditions have changed so much that certain terms of a bequest may now be completely irrelevant. However, it is possible that directors and trustees would be breaking the law by ignoring these terms. Furthermore, people may be discouraged from making bequests to museums if they feel that their wishes will not be respected.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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As I was going down to St Ives
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The Tate art gallery in St Ives, England, which celebrates its fifth anniversary in Jun 1998, is strongly committed to community involvement. The gallery will only display the work of artists who have lived, worked or formed a relationship with the area. This approach appears restrictive, but has actually been very successful. It was estimated that the gallery would attract 70,000 visitors a year, but it has in fact attracted 186,000 a year.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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