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 … [Read more...] about Robert Powell returns as Jesus in London’s National Portrait Gallery
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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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Susanne du Toit wins this year’s BP Portrait Award with ‘Pieter’
Portrait of Kevin Spacey as Richard III goes on show in London
A striking new portrait of Kevin Spacey as Richard III will be one of several new works by Jonathan Yeo to be included in a major display of the artist’s work at the National Portrait Gallery this … [Read more...] about Portrait of Kevin Spacey as Richard III goes on show in London
Unknown painting of Elizabeth I at the National Portrait Gallery
A previously unknown painting of Elizabeth I attributed to the miniaturist Isaac Oliver has been acquired by London's National Portrait Gallery. The small painting – the size of a postcard – will … [Read more...] about Unknown painting of Elizabeth I at the National Portrait Gallery
Maggie Smith portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery collection
The National Portrait Gallery, London, has unveiled its most recent commissioned portrait, a painting of Dame Maggie Smith by James Lloyd. The large (six feet by three) oil painting shows … [Read more...] about Maggie Smith portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery collection
Hidden paintings revealed under Tudor portraits go on show at the National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery has discovered hidden paintings beneath Tudor portraits in the Collection. The discoveries are displayed from today as part of Hidden: Unseen Paintings Beneath Tudor … [Read more...] about Hidden paintings revealed under Tudor portraits go on show at the National Portrait Gallery
Amy Winehouse portrait bought for the nation
The National Portrait Gallery, London, has acquired a portrait of Amy Winehouse which will go on display today. The painting, which was made shortly after the singer’s death in July 2011, was … [Read more...] about Amy Winehouse portrait bought for the nation
Adelina Patti in a splendid portrait now on show in Milan
Giuseppe Verdi on Adelina Patti, one of the great coloratura singers of the 19th century: When I heard her for the first time (she was eighteen) in London, I was astounded not only by the … [Read more...] about Adelina Patti in a splendid portrait now on show in Milan
Adelina Patti: Her voice was a technical marvel
Italian voice expert Rodolfo Celletti said of Adelina Patti: Her voice was a technical marvel. The staccatos were marvels of accuracy, even in the trickiest intervals, her legato was impressively … [Read more...] about Adelina Patti: Her voice was a technical marvel
More worst classical music album covers… ever?
After the success of Worst classical music album covers… ever? the time seemed to be ripe for a second helping of classical album kitsch! Enjoy... … [Read more...] about More worst classical music album covers… ever?
Annigoni’s great 1950s painting of the Queen goes on show for the first time in 26 years in the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
One of the greatest royal portraits of the twentieth century, Pietro Annigoni’s 1954-5 painting of The Queen is to go on public display for the first time in 26 years at the National Portrait’s … [Read more...] about Annigoni’s great 1950s painting of the Queen goes on show for the first time in 26 years in the Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
London’s National Portrait Gallery celebrates a record 2 million visitors
The National Portrait Gallery yesterday welcomed its two millionth visitors – a milestone which sets up the highest annual figures in the Gallery’s history when they are published at the end of the … [Read more...] about London’s National Portrait Gallery celebrates a record 2 million visitors
Forget Damien Hirst… graffiti artist to receive $200 million from Facebook’s stock market launch
David Choe, who has created a number of murals for Facebook headquarters, might destroy the image of the street artist as "impoverished souls eking out an existence for the love of their craft", says … [Read more...] about Forget Damien Hirst… graffiti artist to receive $200 million from Facebook’s stock market launch
Vatican museums hit new record in 2011: more than 5 million visitors
The Vatican Museums broke their own record for visitor numbers to any site in Italy in 2011, attracting more than five million people for the first time, Director Antonio Paolucci said Tuesday. "By … [Read more...] about Vatican museums hit new record in 2011: more than 5 million visitors
Louvre’s art experts protest at overcleaned Da Vinci painting by resigning
The Louvre is facing accusations that it overcleaned a masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci, leaving it with a brightness that the Renaissance master never intended, reported The Guardian. Two of … [Read more...] about Louvre’s art experts protest at overcleaned Da Vinci painting by resigning
