John Tusa
(1936-), Journalist and television presenter; Managing Director of the Barbican Centre; Trustee of the National Portrait GallerySir John Tusa
Sitter in 5 portraits
Arts administrator and journalist. Born in Czechoslovakia, Tusa moved to England in 1939. After studying history at Trinity College, Cambridge he joined the BBC in 1960 as a trainee, later becoming a presenter of The World Tonight (1968) and Newsnight (1979). In 1986 he was appointed managing director of the BBC World Service. As managing director of the Barbican Arts Centre (1995-2007), Tusa organisation flourished under his leadership. His books include Art Matters: reflecting on culture (2000) and Engaged with the Arts: writings from the front line (2007).
by David Smith
pen and ink, circa 1986-1993
NPG 6852
by Antony Barrington Brown
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1954
NPG x135391
The Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery
by John Goto
MicroPiezo print, 1999-2000
NPG x88801
by Edward Barber
selenium-toned bromide print, 1999
NPG x125319
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