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Articles related to "National Portrait Gallery"
National Portrait Gallery – Photos & Portraits NPG shows for 2009/2010 will include Beatles to Bowie: the 60s exposed, Taylor Wessing Photographic Portraits, portraits by Irving Penn and the BP Portrait Award 2010. national portrait gallery • beatles to bowie the 60s exposed • pink floyd • billy fury • taylor wessing photographic portrait prize
National Portrait Gallery – Portraits of Twiggy A photographic biography explores the career of Twiggy, the world's first supermodel, through images by Ronald Traeger, Bert Stein, Sølve Sundsbø Richard Avedon and more. leslie hornby • twiggy supermodel • national portrait gallery • npg • twiggy a life in photographs
National Portrait Gallery Shows to December 2009 Current shows at the NPG include an examination of Gay Icons, The Life and Lives of Samuel Johnson, and a backstage view of Bob Dylan's 1966 European Tour. national portrait gallery • elton john • gay icons virginia woolf • sandi toksvig • science in focus portraits of scientists
National Portrait Gallery Shows to March 2010 Exhibitions at London's National Portrait Gallery feature famous scientists, the musician George Melly, sculptor John Gibbons, and super-model/actress, Twiggy. national portrait gallery exhibitions • twiggy super-model leslie hornby • cecil beaton • norman parkinson • bryan adams
18th-Century European Portraitists Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses? rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
Trafalgar Square in London When looking for free things to do in London, no visit is complete without spending time in Trafalgar Square london • trafalgar square • national gallery • national portrait gallery • free
What Makes Graffiti Art? As Street Art matures into a sophisticated artform, many in the fine arts embrace this progeny of the urban streets, while others question its artistic worth. graffiti art exhibit • cartier graffiti show • edinburgh festival graffiti show • street art • graffiti art
Art Galleries in London offering Free Admission If you are looking for cheap things to do in London and you are also an art lover, you need look no further. art galleries in london offering free admission • take a tour in one if london’s art galleries free • cheap things to do in london • free exhibitions in london’s national gallery • national portrait gallery
Beatles to Bowie – The 60s Exposed – Exhibition A photographic show will ask how 60s pop icons like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and others helped create "Swinging London". the beatles • the kinks pop group band • the who pop group band • david bowie • jimi hendrix
Burlington House Commodes Back in Original Home Art detective Joseph Friedman has rediscovered the lost provenance of the Burlington House Commodes, resulting in their return to their original home after 150 years. royal academy of arts • royal academy art gallery • burlington house commodes • john madejsky fine rooms • john madejsky royal academy
Explore London in the Rain A rainy day in London can be fun: concerts in ancient churches, indoor antique markets, London is never so cold you that you can't enjoy the city any time of year. lunchtime concerts in a wren church • houses of parliament • elegant indoor shopping • national portrait gallery • spend a few hours in a traditional umbrella shop
John Philip Kemble by Sir Thomas Lawrence John Philip Kemble was one of the finest English actors of the early 19th century. The NPG has acquired a portrait of Kemble by well-known portraitist Sir Thomas Lawrence john philip kemble • garrick club • john philip kemble as cato • sir thomas lawrence • national portrait gallery
Soriano Moves to Royal Academy Following Sir Norman Rosenthal's departure, Kathleen Soriano, Director of Compton Verney, has been appointed as Exhibition Director at Royal Academy of Arts. kathleen soriano • sir norman rosenthal • jacob van ruisdael • alberto giacometti • georges de la tour
The Black Heritage Trail Museums The Museum of African-American History includes the first black church building built in Boston and the oldest African Meeting House still standing. museum of african-american history • black heritage trail • legacy society • freedman’s bank • institute of museum and library services
Travelsleuth's Diary: November Highlights The Travelsleuth's monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England; Festivals, Fairs, Exhibitions, Auctions.<B>Last updated 2 November.</B> london • england • museum • royal • patterson
London's Best Free Museums Visitors to London needn't worry about the city's high cost. The biggest and best known museums are free and easily accessible on foot or by the Tube. london's most popular museums • the london subway • trafalgar square • the national gallery • michelangelo
Treaty of Paris, 1783 The Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution. treaty of paris of 1783 • john adams • benjamin franklin • american revolution • the revolutionary war
Kensington Gardens London With Nearby Good Hotel Lancaster Gate is located opposite Kensington Gardens in London, a vast "playground" for children tired after visits to Museums, with some good hotels in the vicinity. kensington palace gardens london • princess diana of wales • albert hall and albert memorial • natural |history museum • science museum
Movieum of London Beatles on Film Exhibition The new Getty Images Gallery, at Movieum of London, is showing an exhibition of rare and unseen images of the Beatles by famous photographers, including Robert Whitaker. the beatles • fab four • getty images • movieum of london • john lennon
Save Money on England Travel with a London Pass Ride a London bus or train, visit the Tower of London and Kew Gardens, all for one price. The London Pass lets visitors save money and time before and after they arrive. save money • england travel • london pass • the tube • river cruises
American Artist Alice Neel Throughout her intense and independent life, Neel painted candid portraits of the famous and not-so-famous, and always maintained her true artistic vision. alice neel • american women artists • american painters • kenneth fearing • portrait painters
American Artist Everett Shinn The youngest artist of The Eight, Everett Shinn's life and work revolved around the bright lure of the theater and fascinating city scenes. everett shinn • the eight painters • robert henri • ashcan school • john sloan
American Painter Elaine Fried de Kooning Often overshadowed by her Abstract Expressionist husband Willem, Elaine de Kooning had her own distinct talent and undeniable flair for living. elaine de kooning • willem de kooning • abstract expressionist painters • abstract expressionism • women artists
Best Things to See in Edinburgh Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city and visitor attractions include its Castle, Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland, and National Gallery. best things in edinburgh • national museum of scotland • holyroodhouse royal palace • edinburgh castle • scottish national gallery
Budget Travel with Free Activities It's hard to budget travel; the price of gas leads people to stay home. The Top 10 tips of Reader's Digest's 25 cheap vacations in the USA include free, fun activities. fun free activities • top 10 budget bargain vacations lists • cheap trips in the united states usa • reader's digest 25 • air fares prices of gas
Diego Velázquez's Rokeby Venus Why was "Venus at her Mirror" badly damaged by a suffragette, one of the so-called "wild women," during an attack at the National Gallery in London on March 10, 1914? the rokeby venus • diego velazquez • mary raleigh richardson • suffragists make vicious attacks • nude venus at her mirror
Dorothea Mackellar's My Country Written in 1908, My Country is an unofficial spoken anthem for many Australia, capturing the beauty and diversity of the world's smallest continent and largest island. isobel marion dorothea mackellar • my country • australia’s best known poems • iconic australian poem • unique landscape
Explore London - Trafalgar Square Trafalgar Square is one of London's great meeting places and close to some of London's most popular areas, like Covent Garden and Soho. explore london trafalgar square • lord nelson • canada house • national gallery • place for political meetings
Get Around Washington D.C. on the Circulator Seeing the famous landmarks of Washington, D.C. is easy on the Circulator, a tourist-friendly shuttle that runs frequently and is much cheaper than taxis. dc circulator • how to get around washington dc • inauguration of barack obama • public transportation in dc • getting around washington dc
Happy Hogmaney! The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores. hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
How to Enjoy London Art Galleries – Winter 2008 Andy Warhol and G. F. Watts, Van Eyck to Titian, Bruegel to Rubens, or Turner to Gauguin: London's art galleries are bursting with exciting exhibitions for Winter 2008 andy warhol • london museums • hayward gallery • massacre of the innocents • pieter bruegel
Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration in Washington From January to April 2009, hundreds of events will take place in Washington, DC to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. lincoln bicentennial • lincoln celebration in washington dc • museum exhibits and lincoln • lincoln tours in washington • lincoln memorial
National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Part Three) A comparison of Scottish and Irish development in the 19th century and the differing treatment they receive from England. scotland • england • ireland • national identity • industrialisation
Obama "Hope" Poster Artist In Copyright Lawsuit Shepard Fairey, an American contemporary artist who drew the famed "Hope" poster featuring Barack Obama, is being blamed for infringing copyrights. shepard fairey • barack obama • obama hope • ap • hope poster
Cartoons as Art? Of Course! Do you have any cartoons attached to your refrigerator at home or to your message board at work? These intriguing drawings strike at our hearts, make us think, cry or laugh. That is what art is supposed to do. cartoonists • comics • art • artists • museums
John Singleton Copley A biography of portraitist John Singleton Copley, 1738-1815. american art john singleton copley history paintin
Portraits of Great Writers in Modern Art Works by Ilya Repin, John Singer Sargent, Jacques Humbert, Amedeo Modigliani and Vanessa Bell capture the unique literary character of their subjects. portraits of writers • leo tolstoy • ilya repin • henry james • john singer sargent
Top Ten Things to do in London Visitors love London for its history and prestige; this grand old city is stocked with activities to keep anyone entertained, including the following great ideas. top ten london • things to do london • top london attractions • things to see london • sightseeing london
London's Autumn Highlights London is missing its regular visitors from North America after the 11 September. Intrepid travellors however will find hotel bargains galore and many cultural highlights to tempt them.<I>The Travelsleuth</I></B> looks at London's October season and and suggests afternoon tea at the Ritz or a "Flapper" champagne cocktail at the bar of Claridge's Hotel.<B>Second Update: 11 October.</B> london • britain • queen • empress victoria • george
Travelsleuth's Diary: October Highlights Stuart Buchanan MacWatt highlights some October events in London and the English Shires. The Royal Diary. Art and Antiques Fairs, Exhibitions, Auctions and Museum events. Lectures and recitals. A regularly updated and ongoing monthly report. <B>Last updated: 17 October</B>. london • england • eurostar • bruges • brussels
Learn to Cook Welsh Fusion Food with a Master For 37 years, Chef Franco Taruschio and his English wife Ann ran Wales' Walnut Tree, earning a Michelin star and an OBE for the chef. Now he teaches eager students. italian food • chef franco taruschio • lindy wildsmith • wales • welsh-italian cooking
Marion Foale and Sally Tuffin – Made in England This exhibition offers an exciting display of fashions by British trend-setting designers of the 1960s. The show explores their contribution to the changing London scene. foale and tuffin • fashion and textile museum • marion foale designs knitwear • sally tuffin fashion designs • sally tuffin ceramics poole pottery moorcroft
Travelsleuth's Diary: December Highlights The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B> england • britain • london • cornwall • bath
Visiting Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., is a political, cultural and historic city with more than it's share of free tourist activities. washington • d.c. • district of columbia • free • money |
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