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fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

Frieze London diary: art historical speed dating and frozen faeces

The talks series Unexpected Views-when eight contemporary artists are invited to speak for ten minutes in front of their favourite works at the National Gallery-is always a Frieze week high point. "It's like art historical speed dating," quipped a befrocked Grayson Perry, who chose to talk about William Hogarth's Marriage A-la-Mode painting cycle, which he praised for its "storytelling, observation and sense of humour". He added that "humour is greatly under-rated" and that "we over-privilege misery".
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fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Arty bums for sale! National Gallery auctions off its famously well-sat sofas

The National Gallery is selling 1980s-designed replica benches and sofas removed for fire-safety and cleaning/pest concerns; the auction begins 13 October.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Art lovers rejoice: the National Gallery can finally show us when painting really gets exciting | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The National Gallery will drop its 1900 cut-off to include 20th-century painting, enabling display of influential late works like Cezanne's Bathers.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

National Gallery accused of risking bad blood' with Tate over 20th-century art

The National Gallery will collect post-1900 works after Project Domani funding, potentially sparking renewed rivalry and acquisition competition with Tate.
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fromianVisits
1 month ago

National Gallery to expand into a Brutalist block behind the Sainsbury Wing

The National Gallery will expand into St Vincent House, redeveloping it into additional gallery space funded largely by major donors pledging £375m.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Locatelli at the National Gallery, London WC2: Come for the Michelangelo, stay for the orecchiette' restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

Giorgio Locatelli's new restaurant at the National Gallery offers elevated dining amidst classic artworks, marking a unique intersection of culinary and visual arts.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

'A more complex picture': Singapore marks 60th anniversary of independence from British rule with slew of cultural offerings

"We reduced the exhibition footprint given over to British colonial imagery related to coastal and topographical surveys, which was part of the first iteration of the permanent gallery."
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fromLondon On The Inside
3 months ago

Jeremy Deller Is Hosting a Free Street Party in Trafalgar Square

The National Gallery celebrates its bicentenary with a free street party in Trafalgar Square featuring artist Jeremy Deller's project on July 26, 2025.
fromArtforum
3 months ago

Face Lift

The dedication of the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery reflects a historical moment as King Charles III reopens it, intertwining his legacy with British architecture.
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fromTime Out London
3 months ago

A massive free street party is coming Trafalgar Square - and it's hosted by Jeremy Deller

The Triumph of Art, a massive street party in Trafalgar Square on July 26, celebrates the National Gallery's 200th birthday with banners, brass bands, inflatables, and performances.
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fromianVisits
3 months ago

French Impressionism takes centre stage as Renoir comes to London

The National Gallery will host a major Renoir exhibition featuring over 50 works, focusing on themes of love and social interaction in 2026.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Is the National Gallery's most valuable Rubens painting a fake? The mystery of the severed foot

The painting 'Samson and Delilah' attributed to Rubens faces intense authorship controversy, argued by art historian Euphrosyne Doxiadis.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Celebrating its bicentenary, London's National Gallery makes three major acquisitions

The National Gallery has acquired three important works including Degas's Ballet Dancers worth £9.4 million.
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fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Ten essential works of art to see at the National Gallery in London

The National Gallery in London offers free access to significant works of Western European art, reflecting its rich history and collection.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Tranquillising good taste': can the National Gallery's airy new entrance exorcise its demons?

The northwest corner of Trafalgar Square has experienced decades of architectural design battles, culminating in a recent transformation led by Annabelle Selldorf.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

That muscular back! Those fleshy breasts! The National Gallery's fake' Rubens looks very real to me

Michael Daley and his group ArtWatch UK allege that the National Gallery hides a fake or modern copy of Rubens' legendary work, 'Samson and Delilah.'
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fromTime Out London
5 months ago
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Is the National Gallery's 85 million revamp actually any good?

The newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing enhances visitor experience with bright spaces and showcases a significant collection of European painting.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago
History

National Gallery Acquires Mysterious Northern Renaissance Masterpiece - Medievalists.net

The National Gallery acquired a rare 16th-century altarpiece, The Virgin and Child with Saints Louis and Margaret, for over £16 million.
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fromianVisits
4 months ago

Rare Renaissance cartoons on display at the National Gallery

The Carracci cartoons at the National Gallery are rare remnants of a significant art commission, showcasing pivotal techniques of the Renaissance.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Huge Paris exhibition reveals David Hockney's love of Van Gogh

Hockney's work reflects deep inspiration from Van Gogh, showcased in his 400-work exhibition at Fondation Louis Vuitton.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Refurb and rehang at London's National Gallery, Tate Modern turns 25 and Inge Mahn's 'Balancing Towers'-podcast

The National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing reopens after renovations by Annabelle Selldorf, featuring a complete rehang of its collection.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

First look: the 'once-in-a-lifetime' rehang at London's National Gallery

The National Gallery's first major rehang since 1991 opens on May 10, showcasing nearly 40% of its collection.
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fromTheartnewspaper
5 months ago

Masterworks from Jacob Rothschild collection go to London's National Gallery and V&A under acceptance in lieu scheme

Jacob Rothschild's art collection enhances UK institutions through the AIL scheme, preserving cultural heritage for public access.
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fromTime Out London
5 months ago

Don't miss these fantastic new London art exhibitions arriving in May

May features significant art exhibitions in London, including Do Ho Suh's work at Tate Modern and the reopening of the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing.
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