Artworks

Browse some of the most well-known artworks in GSA's Fine Arts Collection.

The Art in Architecture Program oversees the commissioning of artworks for federal buildings nationwide. These artworks enhance the civic meaning of federal architecture and showcase the vibrancy of American visual arts. Here is a selection of the most recent installations.

Begin your exploration of GSA's New Deal Art collection.

International borders are socially charged spaces that are full of cultural, historical, and political significance. The influence of a border crossing often extends far beyond the site's physical limits.

U.S. Courthouses are important civic buildings in cities and towns across the country. Just as their design has changed over the centuries, so too has the artwork that has been commissioned for them.

Federal agencies such as the CIA, Coast Guard and Department of Justice have missions that require a certain level of security at their facilities. While the public may not be able to stroll through the corridors to see the art that enlivens these spaces, everyone can now have a glimpse behind the scenes.

Conservation can be defined as any action taken towards the long-term preservation of cultural property - in this case, artwork. GSA's principal goal of conservation is to stabilize the artwork, minimize deterioration and keep the art looking the way the

New Deal art now in private hands may still belong to the government. See examples of the artworks GSA has recovered and returned to public view.

Fiber art or textile art involves the use of fabric or textiles to create two- and three-dimensional objects.

We're celebrating 50 years of the Art in Architecture program! Since 1972, GSA has commissioned more than 500 permanently installed artworks for federal buildings nationwide. Browse highlights from each of the past five decades in this gallery.