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Late Shift at National Portrait Gallery
The Late Shift at National Portrait Gallery invites you to take a wander around the gallery after dark and enjoy live music, entertainment, talks, tours and even art workshopsThe National Portrait GallerySt Martins Place,London,WC2H 0HE,United Kingdom
When
01 October 2010 -
05 October 2012 6pm - 9pm
National Portrait Gallery - Permanent Collection
Founded in 1856, the gallery collects portraits of famous British men and women, around 1,400 of which are on display throughout the year in London. There are also temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ongoing
Cost
free, additional charge for some special exhibitions
George Richmond: Changing The Female Lot: Josephine Butler And Harriet Martineau
Chalk portraits of two of the most significant social reformers of the Victorian era, highlighting the trend for chalk drawings that emerged in the 19th-century.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, ends Mar 26
Augustus John: A Life In Portraits
Photographs from the gallery archives from one of the most celebrated 20th-century artists.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 18
Herbert Morrison: The Cockney Socialist
Caricatures, drawings, press photographs and paintings, which chart the career of the influential, post-war Labour minister, and grandfather of Peter Mandelson.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 18
Herbert George Ponting: Scott Of The Antarctic
This display brings together four of Ponting's photographs of the expedition, for which he acted as official photographer and cinematographer. Three are recent acquisitions shown at the gallery for the first time.
When
From Aug 16, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 22
William Dobson 1611-46
Four oil paintings by the esteemed portrait painter that examine his relationship with printmaker William Faithorne featured alongside examples of his prints.
When
From Aug 17, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Mar 18
Charles Dickens Portrait Exhibition
Celebrating the bicentenary of the famous Victorian author, a Charles Dickens portrait exhibition takes place at the National Portrait GalleryThe National Portrait GallerySt Martins Place,London,WC2H 0HE,United Kingdom
When
25 October 2011 -
22 April 2012 10am - 6pm
Queens In Waiting: Charlotte & Victoria
Various depictions of the two princesses.
When
From Nov 26, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Sep 9
Sandra Lousada: Work And Performance
Images spanning the photographers' 50 year career, including several images from her book Public Faces Private Places.
When
From Nov 28, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends May 20
Charles Dickens: Life & Legacy
Prints, drawings and photographs related to the author's life and career celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 22
Private Eye: Photographs By Lewis Morley
Twelve photographs of the founders of and early contributors to Private Eye celebrating the magazine's 50th birthday.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 16
Terence Rattigan
Portraits and artefacts relating to the life and work of the 1940s playwright.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Apr 15
Imagined Lives: Portraits Of Unknown People
Fourteen portraits of people whose identities are uncertain, including works by artists who are also unknown.
When
From Dec 3, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jul 22
Beautiful Souls
Photographs and prints of the group of 19th-century aristocrats and socialites known as The Souls, which included former-Prime Minister Arthur Balfour, featuring portrait studies by leading member Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland.
When
From Dec 5, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Aug 7
Victorian Connections
A photographic exploration evaluating the impact made by prominent Victorians such as Charles Darwin and Robert Browning on the lives and careers of contemporary cultural and academic figureheads including Bill Morris and Richard Dawkins.
When
Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jun 17
Cavendish Morton: A Man Of Many Parts
Photographic portraits, including that of the artist's wife.
When
From Dec 12, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends Jul 15
Richard Hamilton: Portraits Of The Artist
Featuring works by the late painter Hamilton as well as David Hockney, Lord Snowdon and Jorge Lewinski.
When
From Dec 19, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closed Dec 24-26, ends May 14
Artist Drop-In Drawing Session: Workshop
Draw works inspired by the portraits on display.
When
Fri 6.30pm-7.15pm & 7.45pm-8.30pm
Lucian Freud Exhibition London
As part of the Cultural Olympian London festival for 2012, a Lucian Freud exhibition
takes place at the National Portrait GalleryThe National Portrait GallerySt Martins Place,London,WC2H 0HE,United Kingdom
When
09 February 2012 -
27 May 2012 10am - 6pm
Lucian Freud: Portraits
The first show of its kind to focus on the late artist's realist portrait paintings, which features paintings of the artist's friends and family.
When
From Feb 9, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, ends May 27
Cost
£14, OAP £13, NUS/ages 12-18/unwaged £12, Art Fund £7, concs £6.50, mems free
Family Art Workshops
When
Feb 13-18, 11.30am-1pm & 2.30pm-4pm
Tour & Draw (Over 3s)
Learn about stories of portraits.
When
Feb 13-17, 11am-11.45am & 1.30pm-2.15pm
Off The Wall: Workshop
Devise site-specific pieces of theatre, followed by a performance.
Charlotte And Victoria: The Two Princesses: Lecture
Kate Williams discusses the princesses' lives.
India: A Portrait: Talk
Patrick French discusses the foundations of the country.
Patrick French: Talk
The author discusses India: A Portrait.
Queering the Portrait Gallery Tour
Join Boogaloo Stu for an alternative tour of the National Portrait Gallery during LGBT History Month.The National Portrait GallerySt Martins Place,London,WC2H 0HE,United Kingdom
When
16 February 2012 -
16 February 2012 7.30pm
Lives Of The Artists: Talk
Marc Zakian discusses the subject.
The Life And Times Of Charles Dickens: Talk
A talk about the Charles Dickens: Life And Legacy display.
Bourgeois and Maurice at National Portrait Gallery
Join the anarchic neo-cabaret duo Bourgeois and Maurice for a special tour of the National Portrait Gallery during LGBT History Month.The National Portrait GallerySt Martins Place,London,WC2H 0HE,United Kingdom
When
23 February 2012 -
23 February 2012 7.30pm
Joanna Trollope: Author Event
The author discusses her approach to writing and reads her fictional biography of a portrait sitter.
Not On The Label: Talk
A BSL-led talk about what is written on labels, with English interpretation.
Parental Advisory: Guided Tour
A gallery tour looking at pictorial signifiers of childhood.
Lucian Freud Oil Painting Workshop
The Beautiful Souls: Talk
Sarah Ciacci discusses the display of Violet Manners's portrait studies.
Daytime Drop-In Drawing: Workshop
Artist led drop-in drawing session. With Andy Pankhurst.
The Queen at National Portrait Gallery
An exhibition of The Queen at National Portrait Gallery takes place during 2012 as part of the national celebrations for the Queens Diamond JubileeThe National Portrait GallerySt Martins Place,London,WC2H 0HE,United Kingdom
When
17 May 2012 -
21 October 2012 10am - 6pm, til 9pm Thur-Fri
The Queen: Art And Image
A touring exhibition featuring around 60 images and related media of The Queen, marking the Diamond Jubilee, including Lucian Freud's 2000 portrait from the Royal Collection, and Chris Levine's 2004 photograph.
When
From May 17 2012, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, closing commences 5.50pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, closing commences 8.50pm, ends Oct 21
BP Portrait Award - Next Generation
The culmination of a project that began in 2010, this display of a selection of works inspired by the BP Portrait Award, have been created by young artists aged between 14 and 19 from across London.
When
From Jun 21, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-10pm, ends Sep 23
Cost
booking essential free
BT Road To 2012
An exhibition of portraits of some of the sporting, cultural and political figures of the London Olympics, including Sebastian Coe, Phillips Idowu and Danny Boyle, as well as local residents from the five Olympic Host Boroughs. Photographers include Brian Griffin, Emma Hardy and Finlay MacKay.
When
From Jul 19, Mon-Wed, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, Thu & Fri 10am-9pm, ends Sep 23