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Contemporary artists - 'Metamorphosis: Titian 2012'

Watch a film and read biographies of Mark Wallinger, Conrad Shawcross and Chris Ofili, the three contemporary artists creating new work for the exhibition 'Metamorphosis: Titian 2012'

A lasting legacy: Women artists at the National Gallery

Of over 2,400 paintings in the National Gallery, only 27 are by women—many acquired through legacy gifts. This Legacy Awareness Month, join Gallery Educator Fiona Alderton to explore beloved works by women artists and the generous contributions that made their presence in the collection possible. Thursday, 6 November 2025, 4.30 - 5.30 pm. Free.

Technical Bulletin: artist index

Browse a list of Technical Bulletin articles, arranged by artist

Soundscapes: Artists

Meet the artists featuring in ‘Soundscapes’ who have composed a new piece of music or sound art in response to paintings in the collection.

Portrait of the Artist with his Wife and Daughter

Thomas Gainsborough

The Effect of Relative Humidity on Artists' Pigments

Read an article from the National Gallery Technical Bulletin, by David Saunders and Jo Kirby

Friday Lates: What is art for?: Contemporary artists and the National Gallery

To mark the release of Ben Luke's new book, Luke is joined by contemporary artists Cornelia Parker and Zadie Xa, as well as our Ardalan Curator of Modern & Contemporary Projects Daniel F. Herrmann, to discuss the influence of art and artists at the National Gallery. Friday, 3 October 2025, 6.30 - 8 pm. Free.

Event, Talks & conversations

The Man with the Leather Belt: Portrait of the Artist

After Gustave Courbet

probably early 1880s

Contemporary artists at the National Gallery: 2018–19

Issued November 2018

Artists on Artists : Volker Hermes and Peter Brathwaite

Artists Peter Brathwaite and Volker Hermes on Frans Hals, creating character, and the 'Joan Collins of Haarlem'

Video (part of a series)