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Highlights of the Reference Collection with Curator, Paul Cox
- For Members
20 September 2022, 18:00-19:00
Virtual Talk
We are thrilled to invite you to a talk on one of our lesser known areas of the Gallery and its contents, the Heinz Archive and Library.
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Living Portraits: Jem Belcher
23 September 2022, 16:00-17:00
Online
Free - Art History Festival 2022
Join experts from the National Portrait Gallery, Athena Arts Foundation, Megaverse and the National Youth Theatre for a live streaming, discussion and Q&A around our ‘Living Portrait’ of Jem Belcher. This event forms part of Art History Festival 2022.
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Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2022
- For Members
26 October 2022, 14:00-18:00
Cromwell Place
Booking from 1 October
Join us for an in person first look at the Preview of the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2022. One of the most prestigious portrait competitions across the world, it has established a reputation for creativity and excellence, with works submitted by a range of photographers, from leading professionals to talented amateurs and the most exciting emerging artists.
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