Art competitions were held as part of the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain. Medals were awarded in five categories (architecture, literature, music, painting, and sculpture), for works inspired by sport-related themes. These were the first Olympic Games following the devastation of World War II, and tensions between nations remained high, with much debate about the inclusion of Germany, Italy, and Japan. The art exhibition was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum from 15 July to 14 August, and displayed works of art from 27 countries. The literature competition attracted 44 entr