"And that isn't all. The National Gallery is also developing and extending its collection, and promises a broader range of displays and exhibitions. The museum's current collection dates back to the 13th century, and up to now it has only collected art up to around the year 1900. A new acquisition strategy will see the National Gallery collaborate with Tate to collect pieces from the entire 20th century, which is a frankly massive shift."
"It's been a huge couple of years for the National Gallery. The Trafalgar Square institution marked its 200th birthday in 2024 with a year of celebrations, and then in May of this year its Sainsbury Wing reopened after a two-year, £85 million refurb. If you'd assumed that the National Gallery might now take a breather, you'd be mistaken: the art museum has just unveiled plans for its biggest-ever transformation."
"Commenting on the plans, National Gallery director Sir Gabriele Finaldi said: 'With the Bicentenary celebrations now completed, the NG looks to the future. We want to be the place where the UK public and visitors from across the globe can enjoy the finest painting collection in the world from medieval times to our own, in a superb architectural setting. 'We are hugely excited by these developm"
The National Gallery plans a new wing on St Vincent House, located northwest of the main museum and directly north of the Sainsbury Wing. St Vincent House was acquired 30 years ago and currently houses a hotel and offices. The gallery will develop and extend its collection to include 20th-century works through a new acquisition strategy in collaboration with Tate. The existing collection spans from the 13th century to around 1900. The project is expected to cost £400 million, with £375 million already pledged in cash. The gallery recently completed bicentenary celebrations and reopened the Sainsbury Wing after an £85 million refurb.
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