New 500-seat concert hall opens with concert by the Scottish Ensemble New 250-seat theatre opens with dance by ZooNation Unveil of new digital art by Refik Anadol and Anna Ridler World … [Read more...] about Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Opens Its Doors To The Public
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Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth – the 26-million-pixel immersive experience will leave Venice for London and Hong Kong
Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth is “the world’s first post-cinematic choreographic installation”. McGregor, enamoured with technology, continues his quest to exploit the latest technologies. … [Read more...] about Wayne McGregor: On The Other Earth – the 26-million-pixel immersive experience will leave Venice for London and Hong Kong
Interview: Italian artist Cris Devil – creating his artistic world with irony and passion
Italian visual artist Cris Devil has music and movement (and occasionally dance too) at the centre of his work. Guitars are everywhere – as motifs on walls and floors or flying through the air. His … [Read more...] about Interview: Italian artist Cris Devil – creating his artistic world with irony and passion
National Portrait Gallery reveals how painting of founder was slashed with a cleaver by a suffragette
A portrait slashed with a butcher’s cleaver by a suffragette in the National Portrait Gallery will go back on display there for the first time in over twenty years. A photograph showing the damage … [Read more...] about National Portrait Gallery reveals how painting of founder was slashed with a cleaver by a suffragette
The tides of memory – identity, migration and the new diasporas in a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge
William Kentridge’s mural, Triumphs and Laments, in Rome became the city’s biggest contemporary art work and is also Kentridge’s largest public work. The 550m stretch of black and white images was … [Read more...] about The tides of memory – identity, migration and the new diasporas in a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge
Portrait of soprano Lina Cavalieri – the most beautiful woman in the world – is for sale
Lina Cavalieri - the soprano who sang with Caruso at the Met and inspired artists with her stunning looks - was known as 'the most beautiful woman in the world'; Gina Lollobrigida even played her … [Read more...] about Portrait of soprano Lina Cavalieri – the most beautiful woman in the world – is for sale
Amici della Scala: Fracci, Lazzarini, Pomodoro, Soleri, Vanoni, Savignano… artists who have made Milan great
The 'Amici della Scala' sure knows how to throw a party! The indefatigable Anna Crespi, who has been guiding the Friends of La Scala association since its birth in 1978, had the idea to get some of … [Read more...] about Amici della Scala: Fracci, Lazzarini, Pomodoro, Soleri, Vanoni, Savignano… artists who have made Milan great
Franco Zeffirelli is named one of 35 living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci
35 living descendants of Leonardo Da Vinci’s family have been identified. Although Da Vinci didn’t have any children, a project – started in 1973 – sort to create his family tree starting from the … [Read more...] about Franco Zeffirelli is named one of 35 living descendants of Leonardo da Vinci
Lucian Freud Archive acquired for the nation
An important archive comprising Lucian Freud’s sketchbooks, drawings and letters has been acquired by the nation from the estate of Lucian Freud through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme. The archive has … [Read more...] about Lucian Freud Archive acquired for the nation
Giacometti: Pure Presence exhibition opens in London
The first ever exhibition solely to consist of portraits by the twentieth-century artist Alberto Giacometti opens at the National Portrait Gallery tomorrow, Thursday 15 October. Giacometti: Pure … [Read more...] about Giacometti: Pure Presence exhibition opens in London
Painted sculpture of Sir Tim Berners-Lee unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
A newly commissioned portrait of Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery in London. A painted bronze sculpture, by artist Sean … [Read more...] about Painted sculpture of Sir Tim Berners-Lee unveiled at National Portrait Gallery
Exhibition of Giacometti’s portraits to open at the National Portrait Gallery this autumn
The first ever exhibition dedicated to Alberto Giacometti's portraits is to open at the National Portrait Gallery this autumn. This was announced today just hours after a sculpture of the Swiss artist … [Read more...] about Exhibition of Giacometti’s portraits to open at the National Portrait Gallery this autumn
Milan Expo 2015 – The Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Palazzo Reale
The Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Palazzo Reale in Milan – opening last week to coincide with the beginning of the Milan Expo on 1 May – is not to be missed, even if the show misses some … [Read more...] about Milan Expo 2015 – The Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Palazzo Reale
Three Leonardo da Vinci paintings on loan from the Louvre for the Milan Expo 2015
The Louvre in Paris has given the ok for three of its Leonardo da Vinci paintings to travel to Milan for the ambitious exhibition of the painter's works to coincide with the Milan Expo in … [Read more...] about Three Leonardo da Vinci paintings on loan from the Louvre for the Milan Expo 2015
Virginia Woolf: Major London exhibition opens 10 July
A major exhibition exploring the life and achievements of Virginia Woolf opens at the National Portrait Gallery tomorrow, 10 July 2014. Virginia Woolf: Art, Life and Vision, which is on display until … [Read more...] about Virginia Woolf: Major London exhibition opens 10 July
English National Ballet dance in front of massive WW1 paintings
English National Ballet will present a First World War themed world première at the National Portrait Gallery this Friday 16 May for one night only as part of Museums at Night and the Gallery’s Late … [Read more...] about English National Ballet dance in front of massive WW1 paintings
Portrait of Dame Monica Mason is unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery
Copyright: Jorge Herrera Photography A newly commissioned portrait of Dame Monica Mason, by artist Saied Dai has been unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery. In the larger than life-size … [Read more...] about Portrait of Dame Monica Mason is unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery
Closer to finding the Mona Lisa’s skeleton
Italian art experts and archeologists are getting close to identifying the skeleton of the presumed sitter for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. It is generally believed that the model was Lisa Del … [Read more...] about Closer to finding the Mona Lisa’s skeleton
Campaign to save last Van Dyck self-portrait for UK passes £3 million
The National Portrait Gallery and the Art Fund announced yesterday that they have received over £3.2 million in support of their appeal to secure the last self-portrait of Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and … [Read more...] about Campaign to save last Van Dyck self-portrait for UK passes £3 million
Hidden code discovered in Walter Ralegh portrait
Conservators at the National Portrait Gallery have uncovered a small painted passage in a portrait of Sir Walter Ralegh which reveals the depth of the explorer’s devotion to Queen Elizabeth I. The … [Read more...] about Hidden code discovered in Walter Ralegh portrait
Portrait of 17th Century feminist acquired by London’s National Portrait Gallery
London's National Portrait Gallery has acquired a re-discovered portrait of the 17th-century patron, builder and conservationist, Lady Anne Clifford. This was a rare woman who fought in a … [Read more...] about Portrait of 17th Century feminist acquired by London’s National Portrait Gallery
Portrait of David Bowie as the Elephant Man will go on show
A selection of portraits by Pop Artist Derek Boshier will be shown in the UK for the first time at the National Portrait Gallery. Derek Boshier: Imaginary Portraits (28 September 2013 – May 2014) … [Read more...] about Portrait of David Bowie as the Elephant Man will go on show
Ben Okri’s new poem to celebrate the first portrait of a black African Muslim and freed slave
London's National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a poem by Ben Okri to go alongside a special display of its loaned painting of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo, the first portrait of a black African Muslim … [Read more...] about Ben Okri’s new poem to celebrate the first portrait of a black African Muslim and freed slave
Robert Powell returns as Jesus in London’s National Portrait Gallery
For the first time the National Portrait Gallery opens a display space of prints made from portraits from its collections - which visitors can buy! Sir Michael Gambon, Robert Powell, Antony Andrews, … [Read more...] about Robert Powell returns as Jesus in London’s National Portrait Gallery
First painted portrait of Malala Yousafzai goes on display in London
A previously unseen portrait of the education activist Malala Yousafzai will go on show in a new display of work by Jonathan Yeo opening at the National Portrait Gallery on Wednesday 11 September … [Read more...] about First painted portrait of Malala Yousafzai goes on display in London
Celebrity photography by Carlos Clarke donated to National Portrait Gallery
An impressive selection of rarely seen celebrity portraits by renowned photographer Bob Carlos Clarke have been donated to the National Portrait Gallery collection by the Bob Carlos Clarke … [Read more...] about Celebrity photography by Carlos Clarke donated to National Portrait Gallery
Pastel portraits by Bob Dylan to go on display in London
Pastel portraits by Bob Dylan will be shown for the first time at London's National Portrait Gallery in September - the first time his work will have been seen in a museum in Britain. The 12 new … [Read more...] about Pastel portraits by Bob Dylan to go on display in London
New portrait of Damien Hirst to go on display in London
A major new painted portrait of contemporary artist Damien Hirst will feature in a display of work by Jonathan Yeo at the National Portrait Gallery in September. Jonathan Yeo Portraits (11 September … [Read more...] about New portrait of Damien Hirst to go on display in London
Dancer Steven McRae morphs into a Japanese manga character
Dance firsts are rare: Albrecht nude? Seen it. Swan Lake in the round? Been there. But ballet manga is something new, at least when it involves a real dancer. What is manga? I hear the balletomanes … [Read more...] about Dancer Steven McRae morphs into a Japanese manga character
Susanne du Toit wins this year’s BP Portrait Award with ‘Pieter’
The National Portrait Gallery has announced the winner of the BP Portrait Award 2013. The prestigious first prize was won by 57-year-old artist Susanne du Toit, for Pieter, a powerful painting of her … [Read more...] about Susanne du Toit wins this year’s BP Portrait Award with ‘Pieter’