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Review of Francis Bacon exhibit: The Human presence

The Francis Bacon: Human Presence exhibit offers an in-depth look at Bacon's artistic journey and challenges in modern portraiture.

'Emotion is so important in his work': National Portrait Gallery charts a personal path through the career of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon's first exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery recognizes his transformative impact on portraiture and personal relationships in art.

Review of Francis Bacon exhibit: The Human presence

The Francis Bacon: Human Presence exhibit offers an in-depth look at Bacon's artistic journey and challenges in modern portraiture.

'Emotion is so important in his work': National Portrait Gallery charts a personal path through the career of Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon's first exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery recognizes his transformative impact on portraiture and personal relationships in art.
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Jenny Saville and Edvard Munch headline 2025 programme at London's National Portrait Gallery

Jenny Saville's major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery will showcase her evolution as an artist and challenge traditional notions of female beauty.

Environmental campaigner Victoria Siddall appointed National Portrait Gallery's first female boss

The National Portrait Gallery has appointed its first female director who advocates for climate action in the arts.

Jenny Saville and Edvard Munch headline 2025 programme at London's National Portrait Gallery

Jenny Saville's major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery will showcase her evolution as an artist and challenge traditional notions of female beauty.

Environmental campaigner Victoria Siddall appointed National Portrait Gallery's first female boss

The National Portrait Gallery has appointed its first female director who advocates for climate action in the arts.
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Kim Sajet on US presidential portraits and leadership evolution

Presidential portraits reflect the evolution of U.S. governance and the cultural context influencing leadership.
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National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait - Washingtonian

Amy Sherald will make history as the first contemporary Black artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.
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From Revisionism to Resonance: Exploring the black figure in contemporary art

The exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery explores the representation of black figures by black artists in art, shedding Western baggage.
The exhibition focuses on contemporary portraits by black artists, offering a diverse range of perspectives and challenging traditional norms.
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8 months ago

More than a moment: major survey of Black figuration opens at National Portrait Gallery London

The surge of interest in Black artists post-BLM is significant and sustained, not a one-time trend.
The exhibition at NPG showcases works by celebrated Black artists, inviting scrutiny into the depth of their exploration.

National Portrait Gallery Will Spotlight Amy Sherald, Artist Behind Iconic Michelle Obama Portrait - Washingtonian

Amy Sherald will make history as the first contemporary Black artist to hold a solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

From Revisionism to Resonance: Exploring the black figure in contemporary art

The exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery explores the representation of black figures by black artists in art, shedding Western baggage.
The exhibition focuses on contemporary portraits by black artists, offering a diverse range of perspectives and challenging traditional norms.

More than a moment: major survey of Black figuration opens at National Portrait Gallery London

The surge of interest in Black artists post-BLM is significant and sustained, not a one-time trend.
The exhibition at NPG showcases works by celebrated Black artists, inviting scrutiny into the depth of their exploration.
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A Photo Of Noel Gallagher Is Set To Go On Display At The National Portrait Gallery

Noel Gallagher's portrait will be showcased in the National Portrait Gallery's Legends collection, starting November 29, highlighting his cultural significance.
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Former Frieze fair chief Victoria Siddall appointed director of London's National Portrait Gallery

Victoria Siddall becomes the first woman director of the National Portrait Gallery, marking a historic appointment amid significant organizational changes.

Victoria Siddall becomes National Portrait Gallery's first female director

Victoria Siddall is the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, leading after significant renovations and following a successful director, Nicholas Cullinan.

National Portrait Gallery appoints its first-ever female director

Victoria Siddall becomes the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, aiming to inspire and shape the future of the institution.

Former Frieze fair chief Victoria Siddall appointed director of London's National Portrait Gallery

Victoria Siddall becomes the first woman director of the National Portrait Gallery, marking a historic appointment amid significant organizational changes.

Victoria Siddall becomes National Portrait Gallery's first female director

Victoria Siddall is the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, leading after significant renovations and following a successful director, Nicholas Cullinan.

National Portrait Gallery appoints its first-ever female director

Victoria Siddall becomes the first female director of the National Portrait Gallery, aiming to inspire and shape the future of the institution.
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It's official: two London museums are the best in the UK

London has two institutions shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year award 2024.

National Portrait Gallery reveals shortlist for global painting prize

The National Portrait Gallery annual painting prize shortlisted artists Watling, Williams, and Chambers, showcasing unique and diverse approaches to portraiture.

Nicholas Cullinan is appointed director of the British Museum

Nicholas Cullinan appointed to lead the British Museum after successes at the National Portrait Gallery.
Cullinan brings experience from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Tate Modern to the new role.

Marc Pachter, Who Revived National Portrait Gallery, Dies at 80

Marc Pachter transformed the National Portrait Gallery with diverse living luminaries.
Ensured the preservation of Gilbert Stuart's Lansdowne Portrait of George Washington for public display in the nation's capital.

Ekow Eshun on the power of Black figuration and his new London show

Exhibition celebrating Black artists at National Portrait Gallery
Upcoming Surrealist movement exhibitions scheduled globally.

Pants, moustaches and bird livers among missing museum artefacts

Over 1,700 items are missing from museums in England, including a drawing of Queen Victoria and an aircraft navigational system.
The National Portrait Gallery has 45 'not located' items, but insists they are not missing or stolen.

This portrait of Dolley Madison might be the first photo of a first lady

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the first photograph of a U.S. first lady, Dolley Madison, for $456,000.
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