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‘Oh my god, I am beautiful’: the people who pay to have their portrait painted

It’s never been easier to take a flattering image of yourself. So why do people commission professional portraits of themselves or loved ones?

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Revamped National Portrait Gallery among contenders for museum of the year

Shortlist dominated by institutions that have undergone extensive renovations, including Young V&A and Manchester Museum

The Guardian - UK

London art exhibitions to see in January

Read our pick of the best London art exhibitions to see this month, from 'The 80s: Photographing Britain' at Tate Britain to Jennifer Binnie at Richard Saltoun

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Step into Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron's dreamy photographs in London

'Portraits to Dream In' is currently on show at London's National Portrait Gallery

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Kate Middleton granted prestigious new title by King Charles - and it's ten words long

King Charles recommended that the Princess of Wales should receive a new title that no royal has held before

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Mural a parade of rebellious heroes ... doing burnouts

Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

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Linda Tanner obituary

Other lives: Art historian who set up an advertising agency for art galleries and became a patron of the National Portrait Gallery in London

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Nicholas Cullinan: energetic leader tasked with British Museum overhaul

After overseeing a transformation of the National Portrait Gallery he will need to draw on that experience in his new role

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British Museum Appoints Nicholas Cullinan As New Director

Nicholas Cullinan appointed as new director of the British Museum amidst controversies and challenges, including missing artifacts and ownership disputes.

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Francesca Woodman and Julia Margaret Cameron: Portraits to Dream In review – an intriguing double act

The Victorian portraiture pioneer and the mysterious 70s American photographer who died at 22 both surprise in a quietly subversive exploration of their contrasting processes

The Guardian - UK

Ralph Heimans' first Australian exhibition opens in Canberra

Some of his famous subjects will be at the opening.

The Canberra Times

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Portrait painter Ralph Heimans, who has painted Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mary of Denmark, is holding his first major exhibition in Australia.

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Ralph Heimans on painting the Queen, Kevin Rudd, Judi Dench and more

See the exhibition at Canberra's National Portrait Gallery.

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‘Art isn’t just about dead white males’: galleries fight to lure young visitors

The National Portrait Gallery is challenging the belief that UK museums are exclusively for establishment imagery with a new showcase for black artists – and offering £5 tickets for under-25s

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Ekow Eshun considers the Black figure in portraiture at the National Portrait Gallery

In ‘The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure’, curator Ekow Eshun unites works from 22 African diasporic artists working in the UK and US

The Guardian - UK

The Time is Always Now review – striking shades of brilliant black figurative art

From an escaped slave pointing a gun to a kid in a Birmingham barber shop, this terrific show shuttles back and forth between times, places, sculpture and painting

The Guardian - UK

Black British artists can no longer be ignored, says sculptor Thomas J Price

Price says the number of exhibitions focused on black artists has ‘set a new standard’ for representation in the UK

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The Long Road to a Juneteenth Museum

Architects have made a Fort Worth neighborhood’s history part of the plan for this unique Juneteenth museum.

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OPINION - Women artists are everywhere in 2024 but let's face it, it's about damn time

It's a great year of exhibitions but museums need to double down and beef up their collections with the work of female artists

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British Museum’s BP sponsorship deal ‘astonishingly out of touch’

Campaigners criticise £50m tie-up with fossil fuel firm to help fund ‘masterplan’ redevelopment project

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Go and explore ancient Egypt and other exciting exhibitions

From a celebration of sport to art shows, there's lots to see.

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The artist and the chef unveil a much-loved portrait

A portrait of chef Maggie Beer by artist Del Kathryn Barton has been revealed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Don't worry, everyone loves it.

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David Hockney unveils Christmas display at Battersea Power Station to bring ‘joy and hope’ to London

David Hockney unveiled his Christmas-themed artwork at Battersea Power Station

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600 years of portraiture on show at the National Portrait Gallery in 2024

London's National Portrait Gallery reveals its 2024 exhibitions lineup, showcasing over 6 centuries of portraiture!

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National Portrait Gallery criticised over choice of sponsor to replace BP

New portrait prize sponsor, the law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, has represented the oil company

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