Florence Trust Competitors

The National Gallery houses the national collection of paintings in the Western European tradition from the 13th to the 19th centuries. It is on show 361 days a year, free of charge. The Gallery's aim is to care for, enhance and study its collection, so as to be able to encourage access to the pictures for the education and enjoyment of the widest possible public now and in the future. It aims for the highest international standards in all its activities.

An independent institution, The Royal Academy of Arts exists to promote art and artists – a mission we pursue through exhibitions, education and debate. We have a lot in common with other museums and galleries, and while the diversity of our exhibitions programme sets us apart, a few other factors also make the RA a unique institution. We promote not just the appreciation and understanding of art, but also its practice. We are home to Britain’s first art school, the RA Schools; our three-year postgraduate course is one of the most competitive in the country, and we are proud to offer free tuition to all who study here. We are artist-run. Just as when we were founded in 1768, we are led by many of the greatest artists and architects of the day. Known as Royal Academicians, they are all practising artists who help to steer our vision and support our activities. Lastly, we are an independent charity, and unlike most of our peers we do not receive revenue funding from the government and so we are reliant upon the support of visitors, donors, sponsors, and the loyal Friends of the Royal Academy to continue our work.

Artangel produces and presents extraordinary art in unexpected places across London, the UK, and beyond. For over thirty years, Artangel has generated some of the most widely discussed art of recent times, including prominent large-scale projects with artists who have become household names in the UK, including the likes of Jeremy Deller, PJ Harvey, Roger Hiorns, Michael Landy, and Rachel Whiteread. Recent Artangel projects include Taryn Simon’s An Occupation of Loss, Evan Roth’s Red Lines, Heiner Goebbels’ Everything that happened and would happen, Jonathan Glazer’s short film STRASBOURG 1518, made for the BBC, and Steve McQueen’s Year 3, in collaboration with Tate Britain and A New Direction. Appearing anywhere from empty prisons to underground vaults, prime-time TV to the sky at night, Artangel produces art that takes on a multitude of forms and appears in different places to offer varying points of access and interaction to a curious public.