National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery to display mural of 130 women from British history
Artwork depicting female figures – some never before represented at the gallery – inspired by Sgt Pepper’s album cover
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
08, Mar, 2023 @12:43 PM
We can’t let Joshua Reynolds’ magnificent Portrait of Omai leave the UK
This breathtaking 7ft-high portrait of a Polynesian visitor to London in the 18th century captures a complex cultural encounter and showcases the genius of Reynolds
Simon Sebag Montefiore
07, Mar, 2023 @10:48 AM
This glorious portrait is too precious a treasure to be lost from our shores for ever | Lucy Ward
Even in tough times, masterpieces like Joshua Reynolds’s painting are worth saving
Lucy Ward
12, Feb, 2023 @7:00 AM
‘Lost’ photos by Paul McCartney to go on show at National Portrait Gallery
Recently rediscovered portraits taken in 60s as Beatles rose to stardom to be focus of exhibition at refurbished NPG
Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent
25, Jan, 2023 @12:49 PM
National Portrait Gallery to get new wing as part of revamp
Blavatnik Wing will host more than 100 years of British portraits when London institution reopens in 2023
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
23, Nov, 2022 @1:32 PM
Photos of lockdown mundanity win £15,000 Taylor Wessing prize
Judges commend Clémentine Schneidermann for simple series capturing neighbour in Wales
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
25, Oct, 2022 @7:00 PM
Eamonn McCabe: a consummate sports photojournalist
The former Observer picture editor died last week, but his work will continue to be seen and admired by friends and the public
Tim Adams
09, Oct, 2022 @8:00 AM
Scramble for new royal figureheads begins among Britain’s arts organisations
Britain’s creative institutions are poised to compete for the most familiar faces to act as patrons – and maximise potential funding
Vanessa Thorpe Arts and media correspondent
18, Sep, 2022 @11:00 AM
Letters: James Lovelock obituary
Michael Gaskell writes: I painted James Lovelock for the National Portrait Gallery and his company was filled with science, anecdotes and laughter
Michael Gaskell and Philip Heselton
03, Aug, 2022 @2:44 PM
National Portrait Gallery boosts female representation with five new self-portraits
Paintings highlighting stories of women who have helped shape British culture are part of three-year project by NPG
Harriet Sherwood Arts and culture correspondent
08, Mar, 2022 @6:00 AM
London’s National Gallery under pressure over links to Credit Suisse
Questions raised over sponsorship of exhibitions by scandal-hit Credit Suisse
Shanti Das
26, Feb, 2022 @8:39 PM
National Portrait Gallery and BP to cut ties after 30 years
Firm will cease sponsorship of portrait award, in latest boost to campaign against oil involvement in the arts
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
22, Feb, 2022 @2:07 PM
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