National Portrait Gallery

Self-Taught Artist Jiab Prachakul Wins 2020 BP Portrait Award

This year’s competition saw historic changes made to the judges’ panel.

By Nia Groce/May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020

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David Hockney to Publicly Unveil 1975 'My Parents and Myself' Painting

Going on display at the National Portrait Gallery.

By Gabrielle Leung/Feb 24, 2020

Feb 24, 2020

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Obama Presidential Portraits to be Exhibited in Five Museums Across the U.S.

Traveling to locations in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and more.

By Nia Groce/Jan 27, 2020

Jan 27, 2020

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Hugo Crosthwaite Wins $25,000 USD National Portrait Gallery Prize

Becoming the first Latinx artist to claim the award.

By Nia Groce/Oct 26, 2019

Oct 26, 2019

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Martin Parr Explores British Identity in the Time of Brexit in "Only Human" Exhibition

Take a look inside “Only Human.”

By Jack Stanley/Mar 26, 2019

Mar 26, 2019

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National Portrait Gallery Honors Aretha Franklin with Special Exhibition

Featuring Milton Glaser’s iconic poster of the late Queen of Soul.

By Keith Estiler/Aug 17, 2018

Aug 17, 2018

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Michael Jackson Honored at Major Exhibition in London's National Portrait Gallery

With special catalog artwork by KAWS.

By Keith Estiler/Jun 25, 2018

Jun 25, 2018

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