National Portrait Gallery Announces 2027 Exhibition Programme Spanning Pop Art to Photography
The National Portrait Gallery has announced its complete exhibition lineup for 2027, featuring themes such as Pop Art, Impressionism, literature, and photography throughout the year. The season kicks off with two significant exhibitions: "Peter Blake: Pop Art Life," debuting in February, and "Mary Cassatt: Radical Impressionist," launching in March. "Peter Blake: Pop Art Life," curated in collaboration with the 94-year-old Sir Peter Blake, showcases portraits he has created over eight decades, incorporating his signature style with found objects. Summer events will highlight the 45th Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award and "100 Writers," focusing on notable figures in English literature. The year will conclude with an exhibition of Frank Auerbach's art and the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize, featured in autumn and winter.
Key facts
- The National Portrait Gallery announced its 2027 exhibition programme.
- The programme spans Pop Art, Impressionism, literature and photography.
- "Peter Blake: Pop Art Life" opens in February 2027.
- "Mary Cassatt: Radical Impressionist" opens in March 2027.
- Peter Blake is 94 years old and curated the show in close collaboration with the gallery.
- The Blake exhibition covers portraits made over eight decades and includes works on found objects.
- Summer 2027 brings the 45th edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award and "100 Writers."
- The year concludes with a Frank Auerbach exhibition and the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize in autumn and winter.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- National Portrait Gallery
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award
- Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom