Daytime Events

Thursday 21 February 13.15
Talk: Hollywood and the Corporate Image
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Exploring how the Hollywood machine controls the identity of the stars it creates, celebrity interviewer Sandra Shevey discusses her personal archive of 1950s 'makeover' stills and earlier images featured in Vanity Fair Portraits.

Thursday 21 February 19:00
Talk: Edward Steichen: 'I will sign the pictures'
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
William A. Ewing

Sunday 2 March 15.00
Talk: Haymarket to Hollywood
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
A look at how, from the days of silent movies to the latest action blockbuster, Hollywood has relied on English actors.
Paul Ibell

Thursday 6 March 13.15
Talk: Images of Madonna in Vanity Fair
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
The 'Material Girl' has appeared on the front cover of Vanity Fair nine times, more than any other cover star in the history of the magazine. A discussion of Madonna's iconography and the photographers with whom she has made Vanity Fair a testing ground for her image transformations over more than twenty years including Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel and Mario Testino.
Magda Keaney

Sunday 27 April 15.00
Film: Anna May Wong: Frosted Yellow Willows - Her Life, Times and Legend
Dir. Elaine Mae Woo, 2007 (50 mins). Narrated by Nancy Kwan
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Complementing the Vanity Fair Portraits exhibition, this biographical film explores how Anna May Wong defined the role of the 'Dragon Lady'. With disarming sensuality and commanding screen presence, Wong defied cultural and legal barriers to become the first Asian American female star of the silver screen.

Evening Events

Friday 8 February 19.00
UK Film Premiere: Anna May Wong: Frosted Yellow Willows - Her Life, Times and Legend
Dir. Elaine Mae Woo, 2007 (50 mins). Narrated by Nancy Kwan
With an introduction by director Elaine Mae Woo
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
See daytime events for further details
Tickets: £5/£3 concessions

Thursday 28 February 19.00
Exhibition tour: Vanity Fair Portraits
Free but tour tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis, in addition to a timed exhibition ticket.
With art historian and artist Marc Woodhead

Thursday 10 April 19.00
Exhibition tour: Vanity Fair Portraits
British Sign Language and lip speaker event. Free but tour tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis, in addition to a timed exhibition ticket.
With National Portrait Gallery curators Terence Pepper and Magda Keaney

Thursday 8 May 19.00
Exhibition tour: Vanity Fair Portraits
Free but tour tickets required and available on the night, from 17.00, on a first come, first served basis, in addition to a timed exhibition ticket.
With National Portrait Gallery curators Terence Pepper and Magda Keaney

Family Events

18 - 22 February 11.30 and 14.30
Family activity week: Strike A Pose
A week of activities inspired by Vanity Fair Portraits. Suitable for ages 5+

Young People's programme

To book places in advance for the Young People's programme (14-21 year olds) call 020 7312 2483 or email youthbookings@npg.org.uk

20 - 22 February 11.00 - 16.00 daily
Three-day workshop: Deconstructed Fashion
Inspired by Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008, this fashion design course, led by tutors Jenny Hughes and Sharon Laurent, will culminate in a public showcase of the work at Fashionable Friday on 22 February at 17.00.

Friday 22 February 17.00
Performance: Fashionable Friday
See 20 - 22 February for details.

Sunday 6 April 13.00 - 16.00
Sunday session: Cover Star!
Ever dreamed of starring on the cover of a magazine? Work with fashion photographer Gisela Torres to take your portrait as part of a fashion shoot, in response to the exhibition Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008.

Workshop

Thursday 27 & Friday 28 March 2008 18.00 - 20.30
Workshop: Portrait Techniques: Photography
Run over two evenings, or one-day (see Sunday 30 March), this beginner/intermediate level photography workshop will be lead by photographer Gisela Torres. Using the Vanity Fair Portraits exhibition as a starting point, followed by tutorials in the use of the camera, film and light, participants will create their own photographic image. No previous experience necessary, all equipment and materials provided..
Tickets: £45/£35 concessions

Sunday 30 March 2008 10.30 - 17.00
Workshop: Portrait Techniques: Photography
Run over two evenings (see Thursday 27 & Friday 28 March), or one-day, this beginner/intermediate level photography workshop will be lead by photographer Gisela Torres. Using the Vanity Fair Portraits exhibition as a starting point, followed by tutorials in the use of the camera, film and light, participants will create their own photographic image. No previous experience necessary, all equipment and materials provided..
Tickets: £45/£35 concessions