Our researchers
Research at the National Gallery takes place across the entire institution, from curatorial innovation and meticulous conservation care to cutting-edge science and new digital development
The Gallery’s Research Centre brings together all of our researchers, connecting different disciplines through collaborative projects and public events.
Areas of work
Conservation and Framing
The Gallery leads the field of paintings conservation, with specialists who preserve and protect the collection through preventive care, practical treatments, and technical research.
Curatorial
Curators at the Gallery specialise in the history of our collection, with expertise in the display, interpretation, and acquisition of paintings
Photographic and Digital
Gallery photographers and digital humanitarians specialise in imaging our paintings and presenting them to online audiences in innovative new ways.
Research, Library and Archive
Based in the Gallery’s Research Centre, the Research, Library, and Archive teams coordinate Gallery-wide research projects and safeguard our research collections.
Scientific
Scientists at the Gallery have a wide range of specialisms, from analysis of painting pigments and techniques to vibration mitigation and hyperspectral imaging.
Fellows & PhD Students
The Gallery hosts visiting fellows across all its research-active departments, as well as supporting doctoral research into its collection and practices.