HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Romance comes of age, with portrait of fashion pioneers

A giant portrait marking 20 years of fashion label Romance Was Born reflects the inventiveness of the label's designers, Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025

Jenny Saville at the National Portrait Gallery: 'mythic art of the flesh'

5/5 Jenny Saville’s huge new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery shows her as a student of the Old Masters and 20th Century abstract artists, but with a visceral magic all of her own that feels utterly timely

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Director of National Portrait Gallery resigns after Trump’s effort to fire her

Kim Sajet’s departure comes after the Smithsonian Institute rebuffed the president’s attempt to fire her over DEI

The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025

From immersive exhibitions to cult cabaret and fun food markets - 8 bits not to miss in May

From immersive exhibitions to cult cabaret and fun food markets - 8 bits not to miss in May

Marie Claire · May 8, 2025

National Portrait Gallery launches its first immersive exhibition, bringing iconic portraits to life

Check out some of history's greatest portraits in a brand new immersive exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery

Digital Camera World · May 3, 2025

Edvard Munch at the National Portrait Gallery: studies in love and revenge

5/5 Munch’s little seen portraits prove to be remarkable odes to the people who influenced him, as well as wicked takedowns

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

What to do in March: London interiors events, design exhibitions and homewares launches

From the latest collabs to pop-up markets, there’s plenty to do in the capital this month for those that love interiors. Here’s our top picks.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025

Museums defend BP sponsorship despite backlash against cuts to climate change funding

The British Museum’s relationship with BP was decried as ‘untenable’ and ‘indefensible’

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

How the Face magazine redefined culture, music and style

The Face magazine had a revolutionary impact on contemporary culture. The legendary “style bible” launched in 1980 was known for its bold design, iconic covers and trailblazing photography.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

How The Face magazine turned style into an art form

4/5 This pulsating show at the National Portrait Gallery explores the photographs that defined what was cool in Britain from 1980 to the present

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025