The National Gallery, London: an artists' collection for two centuries
The National Gallery's collection began modestly and expanded over 200 years to feature 2,400 paintings, showcasing Western European art history from mid-13th century to 1900.
New perspectives: Annabelle Selldorf brings a fresh angle to the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing
Annabelle Selldorf feels the weight of history and place in her renovation of the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery, aiming for a more welcoming environment.
Medieval Siena gets its place in the spotlight
Siena's 14th-century art scene rivals Florence, challenging the notion of Florence as the start of Italy's cultural awakening.
'An impossible stillness that artists have chased': Alvaro Barrington on Piero della Francesca's Baptism of Christ
The National Gallery: Paintings, People, Portraits enriches art history understanding while showcasing modern artists' connections to classical works.
The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive
The National Gallery aims to enhance awareness of its research archives for broader scholarly utilization.
A Donor's Message, Revealed in a Museum Renovation: He Hated This Design
John Sainsbury expressed his disdain for a structural pillar in a letter discovered posthumously, showcasing his lasting grievance with the gallery's design.
The National Gallery, London: an artists' collection for two centuries
The National Gallery's collection began modestly and expanded over 200 years to feature 2,400 paintings, showcasing Western European art history from mid-13th century to 1900.
New perspectives: Annabelle Selldorf brings a fresh angle to the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing
Annabelle Selldorf feels the weight of history and place in her renovation of the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery, aiming for a more welcoming environment.
Medieval Siena gets its place in the spotlight
Siena's 14th-century art scene rivals Florence, challenging the notion of Florence as the start of Italy's cultural awakening.
'An impossible stillness that artists have chased': Alvaro Barrington on Piero della Francesca's Baptism of Christ
The National Gallery: Paintings, People, Portraits enriches art history understanding while showcasing modern artists' connections to classical works.
The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive
The National Gallery aims to enhance awareness of its research archives for broader scholarly utilization.
A Donor's Message, Revealed in a Museum Renovation: He Hated This Design
John Sainsbury expressed his disdain for a structural pillar in a letter discovered posthumously, showcasing his lasting grievance with the gallery's design.
A secret note was found hidden in a column in the National Gallery
A recently discovered time capsule at the National Gallery contains a complaint from founder John Sainsbury about architectural errors in the Sainsbury Wing.
Monstrous carbuncles to talking columns: the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing is still a controversy magnet
Lord Sainsbury expressed his approval for the removal of unnecessary columns in the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, uncovering a posthumous endorsement of redevelopment.
The National Gallery's newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing is reopening in May 2025
The Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery reopens on May 10, 2025, enhancing the visitor experience and showcasing significant art.
A secret note was found hidden in a column in the National Gallery
A recently discovered time capsule at the National Gallery contains a complaint from founder John Sainsbury about architectural errors in the Sainsbury Wing.
Monstrous carbuncles to talking columns: the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing is still a controversy magnet
Lord Sainsbury expressed his approval for the removal of unnecessary columns in the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, uncovering a posthumous endorsement of redevelopment.
The National Gallery's newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing is reopening in May 2025
The Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery reopens on May 10, 2025, enhancing the visitor experience and showcasing significant art.
Three Just Stop Oil activists charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings
Three protesters charged after throwing soup on Van Gogh paintings, part of ongoing climate activism by Just Stop Oil group.
National Gallery in London steps up security after activists' art attacks
The National Gallery has enhanced security measures to protect its artworks and visitors following multiple attacks, including incidents involving protests.
Painting protests cause 'enormous stress for colleagues at every level', say UK's national museum directors
Museum directors in the UK are calling for an end to protests at museums, citing safety concerns for staff and visitors.
Three Just Stop Oil activists charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings
Three protesters charged after throwing soup on Van Gogh paintings, part of ongoing climate activism by Just Stop Oil group.
National Gallery in London steps up security after activists' art attacks
The National Gallery has enhanced security measures to protect its artworks and visitors following multiple attacks, including incidents involving protests.
Painting protests cause 'enormous stress for colleagues at every level', say UK's national museum directors
Museum directors in the UK are calling for an end to protests at museums, citing safety concerns for staff and visitors.
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers review eye-aching, heartbreaking and unmissable
The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition features 61 works, immersing visitors in the artist's life and complex themes of nature and isolation.
Van Gogh's fruitful final two years are the focus of show at the National Gallery in London
The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary with a major Van Gogh exhibition focusing on his time in Provence, highlighting lesser-known aspects of his work.
This Expansive Van Gogh Exhibition Is Bringing The Artist's Most Well-Known Pieces Together In One Place
The 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' exhibition showcases iconic works and celebrates the National Gallery's 200th anniversary.
Three charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings
Three people charged after soup was thrown at Van Gogh paintings in London, but artwork remains undamaged.
The Big Review: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery, London
The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition focuses on the inspirations behind his art, rather than on his personal struggles.
During Frieze Week, There Is No Shortage of Things to See
The National Gallery's exhibition on Van Gogh challenges the narrative of his madness, emphasizing his methodical approach to art during his time in Provence.
Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers review eye-aching, heartbreaking and unmissable
The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition features 61 works, immersing visitors in the artist's life and complex themes of nature and isolation.
Van Gogh's fruitful final two years are the focus of show at the National Gallery in London
The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary with a major Van Gogh exhibition focusing on his time in Provence, highlighting lesser-known aspects of his work.
This Expansive Van Gogh Exhibition Is Bringing The Artist's Most Well-Known Pieces Together In One Place
The 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' exhibition showcases iconic works and celebrates the National Gallery's 200th anniversary.
Three charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings
Three people charged after soup was thrown at Van Gogh paintings in London, but artwork remains undamaged.
The Big Review: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery, London
The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition focuses on the inspirations behind his art, rather than on his personal struggles.
During Frieze Week, There Is No Shortage of Things to See
The National Gallery's exhibition on Van Gogh challenges the narrative of his madness, emphasizing his methodical approach to art during his time in Provence.
Sainsbury Wing contractors find 1990 letter from donor anticipating their demolition of false columns
John Sainsbury criticized a design mistake in the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, discovering a time capsule-like letter during renovations.
For a wealthy donor to the UK's National Gallery, vindication came decades later
A posthumous letter from a donor criticizes the design of the National Gallery's new wing, revealing long-standing discontent.
Builders renovating National Gallery find funder's letter commending demolition
A long-lost letter from John Sainsbury, criticizing false columns in the National Gallery, was found during a demolition, expressing his delight at their removal.
The National Gallery: a place of learning on the road
The National Gallery's 'Art Road Trip' connects art with communities through workshops targeting diverse audiences who might feel disconnected from the institution.
The Triumph of Art: Jeremy Deller prepares the National Gallery's concluding bicentenary celebrations
Jeremy Deller challenges art conventions, engages in collaborative artforms, and questions the boundaries of art.
A nation's gallery: how the London museum's collection is being shown around the UK this summer
The 12 loaned masterpieces curated by UK museums for National Gallery's 200th anniversary emphasize the gallery's national role and diverse exhibitions.
Something (free) for everyone at the National Gallery
Showcasing a few iconic artworks from well-known artists like Caravaggio can generate unexpected popularity and diverse audience participation, especially when offered for free.
From Wornum's diary to EM Forster's fire-watching: tales from the National Gallery's archive
Wornum's diary offers insights into the National Gallery's daily life, acquisitions, and notable visits.
More than 1,100 works by 400 artists: how the National Gallery collection will be redisplayed
The National Gallery is undergoing a comprehensive redisplay of its collection, involving decanting and rehanging artworks to rethink the presentation and upgrade gallery spaces.
In residence: how contemporary artists reimagine the National Gallery's paintings
National Gallery hosts artist residency programs since 1990, unique in Europe by offering a stipend for caring responsibilities.
Hockney meets a Renaissance master in National Gallery two-hander
David Hockney's works based on Piero della Francesca's The Baptism of Christ are displayed alongside the original at London's National Gallery.
Insight! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the top five masterpieces in the National Gallery
The National Gallery in London was founded in 1824 starting from scratch, intentionally building the world's most systematic corpus of European paintings.
Hockney meets a Renaissance master in National Gallery two-hander
David Hockney's works based on Piero della Francesca's The Baptism of Christ are displayed alongside the original at London's National Gallery.
Insight! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the top five masterpieces in the National Gallery
The National Gallery in London was founded in 1824 starting from scratch, intentionally building the world's most systematic corpus of European paintings.
The National Gallery has just bought an amazing Eva Gonzales painting, here's why that matters
The National Gallery acquires a work by female artist Eva Gonzales to celebrate her birthday, addressing historical gender inequality in art collections.
Ten London exhibitions to visit in February 2024
Kew Gardens is hosting the Orchid festival inspired by Madagascar's flora and fauna
The National Gallery is showcasing the first-ever exhibition dedicated to Francesco Pesellino
It's your last chance to see these six amazing London art exhibitions
Sarah Lucas at Tate Britain is closing on Jan 14
Frans Hals at the National Gallery is closing on Jan 21