Image: The National Portrait Gallery in London re-opens
The National Gallery Heritage Fund Gallery at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Photograph: Dave Parry
Artists' News

The National Portrait Gallery in London re-opens New display includes works by Alex Katz and Raqib Shaw

21 June 2023

The National Portrait Gallery in London has reopened  following an extensive, three-year refurbishment programme. The transformation of the National Portrait Gallery marks the biggest redevelopment project that the building has seen since 1896. The refurbishment programme has seen a comprehensive redisplay of the Collection in beautifully refurbished galleries, including more than 50 new acquisition, and the restoration of the Grade I listed building. The gallery will reopen to members of the public from Thursday 22 June.

Among the works on display as part of the new, comprehensive re-hang are Alex Katz’s Anna Wintour (2009) and Raqib Shaw’s The Final Submission in Fire on Ice (2021-2022).

The new Forecourt at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Photograph © Olivier Hess

The new Forecourt at the National Portrait Gallery, London. Photograph © Olivier Hess 

Photo: Olivier Hess

Photo: Olivier Hess

Photo: Olivier Hess

Photo: Olivier Hess

Photo: Gareth Gardner for Nissan Richards Studio

Photo: Gareth Gardner for Nissan Richards Studio

Atmospheric image Atmospheric image
Atmospheric image Atmospheric image
Atmospheric image Atmospheric image