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Kirsty Blewett Review of National Portrait Gallery
This gallery has some great work on offer but it i...
This gallery has some great work on offer but it isn't very inclusive. If you are into seeing lots of self indulged, white and rich people portraits then this place will be heaven. Yes it has all the classic portraits that you studied about British history at school and one gallery dedicated to contemporary greats, as well as a temporary suffragette exhibition BUT it mostly showcases posh, white people. All painted in a similiar style. The curation and storytelling is very interesting though. I did really enjoy the contemporary and suffragette inspired works. There were different painting styles and diverse people on offer with fascinating stories but I wish the other exhibits held such variation and intrigue.
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