National Portrait Gallery, London
Museum
The National Portrait Gallery is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856. The gallery moved in 1896 to its current site at St Martin's Place, off Trafalgar Square, and adjoining the National Gallery. It has been expanded twice since then. Read more
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2016-05-06
In the light of the V+A's apparent ban on sketching, thought I would share the fact that one of the highlights of a recent tootle around the Portrait...
In the light of the V+A's apparent ban on sketching, thought I would share the fact that one of the highlights of a recent tootle around the Portrait...
2015-03-02
Hi guys, another 5 star visit. And if like me, you love visiting The National Portrait Gallery and I‘ve been visiting for several years. Then why not...
Hi guys, another 5 star visit. And if like me, you love visiting The National Portrait Gallery and I‘ve been visiting for several years. Then why not...
2016-07-24
I see saied dai has a great portrait in this year's event. Lovely colours.
I see saied dai has a great portrait in this year's event. Lovely colours.
2016-07-23
The nicest gallery in London! Great permanent exhibits and fascinating shows (portrait competition is a particular favourite).
The nicest gallery in London! Great permanent exhibits and fascinating shows (portrait competition is a particular favourite).
2016-04-25
Totally agree with the previous reviewer on Vogue 100. The photographs were beautiful, but the layout was illogical - in order to start at the...
Totally agree with the previous reviewer on Vogue 100. The photographs were beautiful, but the layout was illogical - in order to start at the...
2016-04-22
Vogue 100 is a colourful and insightful photography display, spoilt by hard-to-read and hard-to- find captions and an illogical layout. Does no one "...
Vogue 100 is a colourful and insightful photography display, spoilt by hard-to-read and hard-to- find captions and an illogical layout. Does no one "...
2016-04-18
Update. This was more than marginalizing. It was a complete terror from Justice Mohammed Yunusa.
Update. This was more than marginalizing. It was a complete terror from Justice Mohammed Yunusa.
2016-03-17
South Beach Media Art Miami likes NPG.
South Beach Media Art Miami likes NPG.
2016-03-08
I really adore NPG - one of the most spiritual venues of the World. The exhibitions are very interesting and exciting. The personal is kind and...
I really adore NPG - one of the most spiritual venues of the World. The exhibitions are very interesting and exciting. The personal is kind and...
2016-02-25
The artistic alone makes this art who has the ability to highlight the artistic expression. ... And of course this special place we are entering...
The artistic alone makes this art who has the ability to highlight the artistic expression. ... And of course this special place we are entering...
2016-02-05
I love the National Portrait Gallery. There is something about portraits and I've seen some excellent exhibitions: the Rembrandts and Schama - not to...
I love the National Portrait Gallery. There is something about portraits and I've seen some excellent exhibitions: the Rembrandts and Schama - not to...
2016-02-02
My favourite gallery: beautiful collection and refreshing exhibitions, all in the heart of London.
My favourite gallery: beautiful collection and refreshing exhibitions, all in the heart of London.
2015-12-19
Just one of my most favourite places to visit. When in London I take the opportunity to come and gaze on the people and learn from the artists
Just one of my most favourite places to visit. When in London I take the opportunity to come and gaze on the people and learn from the artists
2015-10-31
I've seen "Power" by Helmut Newton in this Gallery, is a great portrait.
I've seen "Power" by Helmut Newton in this Gallery, is a great portrait.
2015-10-20
Best spent Sunday afternoon! !! Simon Schama's Face of Britain was very interesting! ! Looking forward to my next visit!
Best spent Sunday afternoon! !! Simon Schama's Face of Britain was very interesting! ! Looking forward to my next visit!
2015-10-03
Went here today to see the Audrey Hepburn exhibition! Best exhibition ever! I just wanna go back again and again!! :D Thank you so much for an amazing...
Went here today to see the Audrey Hepburn exhibition! Best exhibition ever! I just wanna go back again and again!! :D Thank you so much for an amazing...
2015-09-19
I am doing my work experience at NPG and there is a big family welcoming me also I am really enjoying it. Thank you NPG
I am doing my work experience at NPG and there is a big family welcoming me also I am really enjoying it. Thank you NPG
2015-09-07
An array of fascinating oil portrait paintings. I visited the Gallery today and I will visit as often as I can. Being a portrati artist myself, there...
An array of fascinating oil portrait paintings. I visited the Gallery today and I will visit as often as I can. Being a portrati artist myself, there...
2015-09-03
I never get tired of this gallery. It's so inspiring!
I never get tired of this gallery. It's so inspiring!
2015-08-29
Really enjoyed the Audrey Hepburn Exhibition.
Really enjoyed the Audrey Hepburn Exhibition.
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