National Portrait Gallery

Monday Miscellanea

By Dave · April 1, 2013 · 11:03 · 0 Comments

London-oriented trivia for a bank holiday Monday.

Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) - The Music Lesson (about 1662-3). Royal Collection Trust © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2013.

Orchestra To Perform At National Gallery Vermeer Show

By TimW · March 28, 2013 · 10:00 · 0 Comments

June exhibition to explore masterpieces through live music.

Hee-ohks-te-kin, Rabbits Skin Leggings, a Brave Nez Percé, by George Catlin, 1832. Copyright: Smithsonian American Art Museum

Art Review: George Catlin @ National Portrait Gallery

By Tabish Khan · March 8, 2013 · 10:27 · 0 Comments

Moving portraits of American Indians in this free exhibition.

Solarised Portrait of Lee Miller, c.1929 by Man Ray The Penrose Collection © Man Ray Trust/ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2012, courtesy The Penrose Collection. Image courtesy the Lee Miller Archives

Art Review: Man Ray @ National Portrait Gallery

By Tabish Khan · February 8, 2013 · 12:00 · 0 Comments

Captivating experimental and celebrity photographs.

David Hockney, The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (Photo Jonathan Wilkinson)

Top 10 Art Exhibitions of 2012

By Tabish Khan · December 18, 2012 · 12:00 · 0 Comments

What were our top 10 picks of 2012?

Amy—Blue (Amy Winehouse) by Marlene Dumas, 2011 © Marlene Dumas

National Portrait Gallery Purchases Amy Winehouse Portrait

By Zoe Craig · November 26, 2012 · 15:00 · 0 Comments

Marlene Dumas’ portrait, called Amy – Blue, goes on display today.

The Ventriloquist by Alma Haser (4th prize). Copyright: © Alma Haser. Image courtesy of National Portrait Gallery.

Art Review: Taylor Wessing Prize @ National Portrait Gallery

By Tabish Khan · November 11, 2012 · 12:00 · 1 Comment

Celebrating the best in portrait photography, with social and political commentary aplenty.

Henry, Prince of Wales by Isaac Oliver, c 1610-12. The Royal Collection (c) HM Queen Elizabeth II 2012

Exhibition Review: The Lost Prince @ National Portrait Gallery

By Zoe Craig · October 18, 2012 · 16:30 · 0 Comments

The Portrait Gallery’s latest show is dedicated to a forgotten slice of the Stuarts’ story.

Marilyn Monroe; Cecil Beaton by Ed Pfizenmaier. 22 February 1956. Given by executors of the Estate of Eileen Hose, 1991

Preview: Marilyn Monroe @ National Portrait Gallery

By Zoe Craig · September 19, 2012 · 15:30 · 1 Comment

It’s 50 years since Norma Jeane died, but still it seems we can’t get enough of her.

Will and Kate's engagement photo by Mario Testino

Preview: Mario Testino British Royal Portraits @ National Portrait Gallery

By Zoe Craig · September 13, 2012 · 15:45 · 0 Comments

A free exhibition of royal family photos goes on show next month.

Untitled (Swimming 1) in Stefano Nicolini: Champions at Richard Young Gallery

Olympic Art Exhibitions

By Tabish Khan · August 9, 2012 · 10:00 · 3 Comments

A list of all the art exhibitions directly inspired or related to the Olympic games.