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Sunday 1 May – Tuesday 31 May 2022
The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia.
From Shakespeare to Winehouse, Darwin to Dickens, the Beatles, Brontë sisters and Beckham, the National Portrait Gallery London holds the world’s most extensive collection of portraits.
Bookings requiredTake a 30 minute tour of the Portrait Gallery exploring the collection and the building.
Bookings availableTaking inspiration from market seller’s calls, Tobias Cole and his ensemble, Transcendence, create a soundscape that evokes the energy, chaos, excitement and charm of London’s West End.
Hello operator, this is London calling. One minute, I’ll put you through. Join us like a telephonist to eavesdrop on conversations about collection works that have London ties.
Bookings requiredAfter watching a scurrying rabbit in a waistcoat, Alice, a young and curious girl, follows him down his hole to Wonderland, and meets an array of anthropomorphic creatures who defy logic and reason. G (1951), Directed by Clyde Geronimi.
Bookings requiredCelebrate Mother’s Day with Rhythm Syndicate’s musical offering of high energy jazz classics.
With Mother’s Day in mind, join us as we join you from our Women Make History collection hang.
Bookings requiredDraw while listening to Canberra duo, the Cashews.
Join us from wherever you are as Belfast-based artist, Colin Davidson talks about the fortuitous happenstances that led to him painting a range of famous faces (from Brad Pitt to the Queen, and everyone in between!)
Bookings requiredJoin us for a closer look into how three portraits from our collection depict diverse Australians and their different accessibility requirements. We'll be celebrating their art and impact on greater society.
Bookings requiredJoin Australian photography curator, historian and writer, Helen Ennis for a conversation about photographers challenging the conventions of personal and public space in their portraits.
Bookings closedLet’s discuss what is happening in and out of the image in a fun investigation discovering portraiture tropes from 1929 onwards.
Bookings requiredLittle Faces is for babies and toddlers (with their grown up) to play, sing and have fun discovering a portrait together.
Bookings requiredTo celebrate Reconciliation week, our free highlights tours will reflect on Australia’s history of challenges and change, and the people who drove us forward.
Bookings availableJoin Associate Curator, Rebecca Ray and Curator, Collection & Research, Joanna Gilmour as they explore First Nations activists in our collection, celebrating their continual culture, identity, strength and resilience.
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