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The Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the greatest collections of art in the UK and an annual programme of focused exhibitions, displays and contemporary commissions. All housed in a beautiful human-sized gallery at Somerset House.
The Courtauld Institute is a research-led, independent college of the University of London, offering world–renowned programmes in the history, conservation, curation and business of art.
Masterpieces from The Courtauld’s world-famous collection were shown on the iconic screen in Piccadilly Circus on Saturday 20 November at 5 pm, showcasing them to new audiences both in the UK and around the world.
Paul Gauguin's richly illustrated final manuscript, Avant et après, one of the most significant artists manuscripts ever to enter a UK public collection, is now viewable online on The Courtauld's website.
The Courtauld has acquired one of the most significant artists manuscripts ever to enter a UK public collection – a unique and richly illustrated text by the highly influential French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin.