Artlume has announced a new partnership with Imperial War Museums, which will bring powerful artworks from the First and Second World Wars to living rooms and lounge walls around the country.
Featuring a curated selection from Imperial War Museums’ (IWM) vast archive, the collection offers an intimate and deeply human view of conflict through the eyes of artists commissioned by the British government’s war art schemes. Names include Paul Nash, John Singer Sargent, Dame Laura Knight, and Eric Ravilious – artists whose works capture everything from desolate landscapes to the quiet heroism of civilian life.
By presenting these pieces in a carefully designed digital format, Artlume turns museum-quality works into accessible, immersive experiences. The collection highlights the emotional weight and everyday reality of global conflict – from troops storming beaches to moments of reflection at field hospitals and the resilience of the home front.
Will Smith, Brand Licensing Manager at Imperial War Museums, commented, “The IWM collection on Artlume is just a small insight into IWM’s vast art collection. The collection highlights some of the greatest artists of the day from the War Artist Advisory Committee, which the British government commissioned to record the war at home and abroad, such as Paul Nash and John Singer Sargent. Over time, we hope to expand this collection to provide wider bodies of work from individual artists whilst also covering contemporary conflicts in more depth.
The First and Second World Wars continue to hold a sense of intrigue, and each piece in the IWM Artlume collection captures a moment in vivid detail, helping to illustrate the experiences of people during these times of conflict and tell their stories.
From works depicting troops landing on the beaches in Normandy to wounded soldiers at a dressing station and voluntary workers in a flax field, the artworks reflect the full spectrum of life during war, from the front line to the home front. These paintings not only tell an important story but are also compelling artworks in their own right and great examples of these artists’ works.”
“This collaboration adds historical depth to Artlume’s platform,” added Patrick Ashworth, Founder of Artlume. “It’s a window into the past, but also a bridge for future generations to engage with history in a meaningful way. These are not just artworks – they are testimonies.”
The partnership aligns with Artlume’s mission to collaborate with leading cultural institutions. Like previous collaborations, this collection is rooted in storytelling, offering users a visual archive that blends education, emotion, and artistry.
While the artworks themselves are drawn from IWM’s established holdings, their presentation on Artlume marks a new chapter in how people discover and interact with history. Users can browse a dedicated playlist of pieces through the Artlume app and website, with plans for further enhancements in the future, including interactive storytelling and curated experiences.
The collection’s strength lies in its relevance and curation, giving both art and history enthusiasts a fresh way to explore war and memory.
The collection is now live on Artlume, with promotion rolling out across the platform’s digital channels, including tailored campaigns for educators, museum-goers, and history buffs.
The partnership also comes ahead of future collaborations with institutions such as Historic Royal Palaces, where new collections from The Tower of London, Kensington Palace, and Hampton Court Palace are due to launch in the coming months.
It marks another step in Artlume’s journey to turn TV screens into galleries, homes into hubs of culture, and everyday life into an encounter with beauty and meaning.
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