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The German Historical Museum is planning a portrait exhibition. Wolfram Weimer wants to make it the foundation stone of a German 'National Portrait Gallery' modeled after the British one.
A photograph used to promote Charli XCX's album "Brat" has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, adding the artist's image to the museum's collection of British historical figures.
An artist has removed their installation from the National Portrait Gallery following controversy over claims that Winston Churchill was responsible for 'wilful' mass starvation during the Bengal famine.
The National Portrait Gallery has withdrawn a display related to Winston Churchill following a public controversy. The decision comes after a dispute surrounding the exhibit.
Collector Anastasia Bukhman emphasizes that 'philanthropy isn’t an act of kindness, it is a power,' as her foundation seeks to nurture a new generation of curators following a donation to the National Portrait Gallery.
An AI-generated "national portrait" inviting UK residents over 18 to submit selfies is being exhibited at London's National Portrait Gallery as a collective art piece by artist Es Devlin.
A review of Sara Wheeler's book on Jan Morris describes the journalist and trans trailblazer as brilliant, prolific, and deeply selfish. The article highlights Morris's stipulations for a National Portrait Gallery painting.
A family portrait of Elton John with his husband David Furnish and their two sons now adorns the National Portrait Gallery in London, according to a report by the Daily...
A new survey at Australia’s National Portrait Gallery showcases powerful and unconventional portraits that challenge traditional expectations.
A photograph of pop artist Charli XCX has been purchased and added to the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. This acquisition marks her inclusion in the prestigious gallery.
An artwork by Turner prize-winning artist Helen Cammock has been removed from the National Portrait Gallery following a controversy regarding Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal famine, after 50 peers criticized claims made in the piece.
Turner prize-winning artist Helen Cammock is defending her video piece at the National Portrait Gallery, stating her comments blaming Winston Churchill for the Bengal famine were intended to create "dialogue" after being accused of a "barefaced lie."
An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery celebrates 100 years of Marilyn Monroe, showcasing how the woman once known as Norma Jeane became an inspiration for artists and photographers.
Artist Es Devlin is undertaking a project for the National Portrait Gallery, aiming to unite the UK through a collective portrait composed of selfies. The initiative seeks to foster a sense of coexistence in an increasingly fragmented country.
The piece by Nieves González reflects "strength, power, vulnerability, determination and confusion", and is now on public display for one year The post Watch Lily Allen unveil original ‘West End…
The portrait shows Sir Elton with husband David Furnish and their teenage sons Zachary and Elijah.
Kim Sajet, former director of the National Portrait Gallery, is experiencing a sense of déjà vu as another Smithsonian chief faces White House scrutiny, reminiscent of her own experience during the Trump administration.
An artwork by Turner Prize winner Helen Cammock was removed from the National Portrait Gallery following a dispute regarding Sir Winston Churchill's role in the 1943 Bengal famine.
The National Portrait Gallery has withdrawn a video installation after it sparked controversy over its claims regarding Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal famine.
A dispute has erupted over claims made by Turner Prize-winning artist Helen Cammock at the National Portrait Gallery that Winston Churchill starved Indians, which Lord Roberts called a 'barefaced lie'.
Artist Es Devlin is inviting the British public to contribute to a digital National Portrait created with artificial intelligence, which will be unveiled at London's National Portrait Gallery.
The BFI and National Portrait Gallery are marking the centenary of Marilyn Monroe's birth with 'the summer of Marilyn,' featuring two exhibitions that aim to celebrate her as a creative pioneer beyond her sex symbol image.
The writer sisters Emily, Charlotte, and Anne Brontë were painted together by their brother Patrick Branwell in 1834, a work now in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.