The Ingram Collection is one of the most significant, publicly accessible collections of modern British art, available to all through a programme of loans and exhibitions. With over 600 artworks spanning 100 years of British art, it includes important British artists of the 20th Century, and a strong and in-depth holding of sculpture. The collection also holds works by emerging artists. The Ingram Prize, established in 2016 celebrates the work and early careers of UK art school graduates.


Art Unlocked is an online talk series by Art UK in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. This Curation is based on a talk by Director Jo Baring, on 20th September 2023. You can watch a recording of the talk on Art UK's YouTube channel.

6 artworks
Warrior Birds
© The Executors of the Frink Estate and Archive. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2025. Image credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art

Warrior Birds 1957

Elisabeth Frink (1930–1993)

Pen & black ink on paper

H 55.5 x W 75.2 cm

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Sculpture with Colour and Strings
© Bowness. Image credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art

Sculpture with Colour and Strings 1961

Barbara Hepworth (1903–1975)

Bronze with light brown & light green patina & string

H 24.8 cm

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Portrait of the Artist
© trustees of the Paolozzi Foundation, licensed by DACS 2025. Image credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art

Portrait of the Artist 1988

Eduardo Luigi Paolozzi (1924–2005)

Bronze with black patina

H 149.9 cm

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Iris Tree on a Horse
Image credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art

Iris Tree on a Horse c.1920s

Dora Carrington (1893–1932)

Oil, ink, silver foil & mixed media on glass

H 11 x W 14 cm

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Rye Harbour
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Rye Harbour 1938

Eric Ravilious (1903–1942)

Watercolour over graphite on paper

H 42.3 x W 51 cm

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The Golden Girl
© the artist's estate / Bridgeman Images. Image credit: The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art

The Golden Girl c.1930

Dod Procter (1892–1972)

Oil on canvas

H 71 x W 57 cm

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