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National Portrait Gallery: the reopening review

In 2020, the National Portrait Gallery closed for renovations. And they were much needed, said Laura Freeman in The Times: its entrance hall was “poky”, and its collection “dusty and undervisited” – overshadowed by the museum’s “shiny, shouty” temporary exhibitions. It has since undergone “a £41m makeover” helmed by Jamie…

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Paul McCartney's tribute to former love who broke up with him live on TV

Sir Paul McCartney has paid a touching tribute to his former fiancée with an exhibition dedicated to her at the National Portrait Gallary which he and his family paid a secret visit to

Daily Mirror

Paul McCartney's rediscovered photos show Beatlemania from the inside

Britain’s National Portrait Gallery is offering a fresh perspective on The Beatles with an exhibition of band’s-eye-view images taken by Paul McCartney as the group shot to global fame

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Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm review: Macca’s remarkable snaps capture the buzz of Beatlemania

The National Portrait Gallery couldn’t have chosen a better show to reopen its £44m revamp

The Independent UK

Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64 at the National Portrait Gallery review: a candid trip inside Beatlemania

This recently rediscovered cache of photographs dating from the height of Beatlemania is a once-in-a-generation find

Evening Standard

National Portrait Gallery reopening review – a magnificent reinvention

After three years, the gallery opens its (new) doors to reveal a brilliant transformation that includes a luminous show on a British pioneer of colour photography

The Guardian - UK

National Portrait Gallery £41.3m makeover review – a breath of fresh air

Architect Jamie Fobert’s new entrance is the crowning achievement of this bold refurbishment, which opens forgotten windows and embraces the NPG’s mixed identity as temple of art-cum-tourist attraction

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Portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry removed from Royal Gallery as feud between brothers continues

A 'sweet' painting of Williamand Harrywhen they were younger and dressed in military uniform has been removed from the National Portrait Gallery.

Daily Record

Emily Eavis explains why Michael didn't open Glastonbury Festival

Emily encouraged fans to count down from ten before the first festivalgoers entered the legendary Worthy Farm site on Wednesday morning (June 21)

Bristol Post

New National Portrait Gallery collection to be ‘representative of Britain today’

The Inspiring People project is focused on inclusivity and representing people who have been previously overlooked.

The Independent UK

The new National Portrait Gallery review – ‘It’s the same old cocktail party’

We’re told it has been changed utterly. As if. The NPG makes a claim to be a serious temple of art – but its dismal subservience to celebrity persists

The Guardian - UK

Slashed stone, daylight galore and doors by Tracey Emin: the National Portrait Gallery’s £41m rebirth

Forty-five faces of women, scribbled by Emin, now beam out from bronze doors – all part of an astonishing revamp that has turned this once unloved London landmark into a great building

The Guardian - UK

National Portrait Gallery reopens its refreshed home

London’s National Portrait Gallery reopens with a design by leading architect Jamie Fobert and conservation specialist Purcell

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Kate Middleton grins alongside Sir Paul McCartney as she unveils £40m revamp of gallery

Kate Middleton headed to central London on Tuesday - officially opening the National Portrait Gallery after a major three-year refurb.

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Kate Middleton goes thrifty in chic two-in-one blazer dress and a jewelry re-wear as she steps out with curls to die for

Kate Middleton went for a two-in-one outfit and a pair of $120 earrings from her collection as she stepped out at the National Portrait Gallery

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Kate Middleton's subtle nod to life with newborn Prince George during sweet exchange with little girl

The Princess of Wales made the remark during her exciting visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Facial recognition: the 10 best exhibits in the revamped National Portrait Gallery

To mark the London gallery’s reopening this week after a £35m redevelopment, its director and chief curator introduce their favourite paintings from the expanded collection

The Independent UK

Tracey Emin draws 45 portraits of women for National Portrait Gallery doors

Art installation The Doors by Tracey Emin will be unveiled when the National Portrait Gallery reopens on Thursday.

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Evening Standard

Mystery Evening Standard sellers star in first show as the National Portrait Gallery reopens

A portrait of two Fleet Street newspaper sellers is included in a new show dedicated to pioneering photographer Yevonde Middleton

The Guardian - UK

The great face off: 16 of the most wonderful portraits ever painted

As the National Portrait Gallery prepares for its grand reopening this week, critics, artists and curators pick their favourite works from 500 years of portraiture

The Canberra Times

'Unflinchingly honest' photo takes out National Photographic Portrait Prize

This year's winning portrait is one of two finalist works featuring the same sitter.

Evening Standard

The insider’s guide to the hottest parties and events of the summer

David Beckham, Poppy Delevingne, Gene Gallagher and more tell Joe Bromley how to have the perfect high society summer

Evening Standard

The National Portrait Gallery: ‘if your collection only represents a fraction of Britain, that’s a problem’

The gallery’s director Nicholas Cullinan and Chanel Curator of Collections Flavia Frigeri on why reopening the new look NPG was always about representing the UK as it is today

Evening Standard

Blank canvas: gender-neutral uniforms at the National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery staff will be getting the uniforms for its reopening on June 22 after a £35 million refurbishment

Daily Mirror

William and Harry's 'sweet' picture removed from display at National Portrait Gallery

The 'sweet' portrait of Prince William and Prince Harry in happier times will no longer be on display in the National Portrait Gallery when it reopens this month after a £35million refit

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