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
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“Cross-dressing” Grayson Perry to design front cloth for English National Ballet’s female choreographers
English National Ballet has announced that it has commissioned Grayson Perry to design the front cloth for its She Said programme, at Sadler’s Wells from Wednesday 13 - Saturday 16 April 2016. Perry … [Read more...] about “Cross-dressing” Grayson Perry to design front cloth for English National Ballet’s female choreographers
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
Audrey Hepburn glad to be home in a major new exhibition
Thirty-five photographs of Audrey Hepburn from the personal collection of her sons, Sean Hepburn Ferrer and Luca Dotti, will go on display in London's National Portrait Gallery’s summer exhibition. … [Read more...] about Audrey Hepburn glad to be home in a major new exhibition
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
Audrey Hepburn to be celebrated in photos in London
65 years ago, Audrey Hepburn was a struggling actress and dancer in London, working occasionally in the renowned West End night club Ciro’s. That space is now home to the National Portrait Gallery’s … [Read more...] about Audrey Hepburn to be celebrated in photos in London
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
Choral pieces inspired by wartime diaries at National Portrait Gallery
The world première of four pieces of choral music inspired by the National Portrait Gallery’s wartime diaries, letters and memos will be performed by the Gallery’s choir in residence, The Portrait … [Read more...] about Choral pieces inspired by wartime diaries at National Portrait Gallery
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
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
Benjamin Britten in photos with Frederick Ashton, W H Auden, E M Forster et al
Rare photographs of Benjamin Britten including family and personal snapshots from his boyhood and professional life are on display at at the National Portrait Gallery, ahead of his centenary this … [Read more...] about Benjamin Britten in photos with Frederick Ashton, W H Auden, E M Forster et al
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
New exhibition of portrait photography at London’s NPG
Inspirational British individuals who have made it to the very top of their professions are celebrated in a new display of recently acquired and previously un-exhibited photographs at the National … [Read more...] about New exhibition of portrait photography at London’s NPG
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
Large-scale David Bailey exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 2014
A landmark exhibition of the work of David Bailey will open at the National Portrait Gallery in February 2014. It will include a new portrait of Kate Moss, exhibited for the first time, together with … [Read more...] about Large-scale David Bailey exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 2014
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
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’
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 go … [Read more...] about Unknown painting of Elizabeth I at the National Portrait Gallery
Scandal ’63: The 50th anniversary of the Profumo Affair
On display at the National Portrait Gallery, London, from 30 April until 15 September 2013 is a free exhibition to mark the passing of half-a-century since the Profumo Affair scandal. The British … [Read more...] about Scandal ’63: The 50th anniversary of the Profumo Affair
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 the actress … [Read more...] about Maggie Smith portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery collection
Man Ray Portraits opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery
Tomorrow, an important new exhibition opens devoted to one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation: over 150 vintage prints from Man Ray’s career taken between 1916 and 1968 … [Read more...] about Man Ray Portraits opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery