Picasso Portraits 2016 - National Portrait Gallery

Here at The Amazing Blog, we appreciate creativity and artistry and being based in London we get to see a variety of great exhibitions.This Autumn the public will be fortunate enough to see the Picasso Portraits at The National Portrait Gallery, which will be open from October 6th 2016.

This will be a major art exhibition, being the first of its kinds in 20 years; it will be an exciting time for people to appreciate Picasso's work. The exhibition will feature 75 pieces of his most well-known work including some exclusive pieces that has never before been seen in the UK. London is lucky enough to be displaying the Spanish painter’s work until 5th February 2017 when it it will move to Barcelona.   

The exhibition has been displayed in order to demonstrate Picasso’s extraordinary range. Picasso has been described as the breaker of the rules for many amazing reasons. The choice of the portraits that will be featured in the gallery express a different side of Picasso, including some surprises and humour that will be key elements in the exhibition. 

The art display is going beyond expectations and will be an unforgettable experience for the public to enjoy his creativity as it will also showcase self-portraits. There will be a timeline in Picasso’s change of style from his earlier work when he was just a teenager and the end of the 19th century.  Also for the first time in the gallery there is support from the exhibition sponsor Goldman Sachs, so the first 100 tickets will be available to purchase here for £5.00 every Friday morning. 

Don't miss this one-in-a-lifetime experience of Picasso Portraits exhibition and go enjoy a family Sunday afternoon at The National Portrait Gallery.

Audrey Hepburn: Portraits Of An Icon - The National Portrait Gallery

We here at The Amazing Blog, think that it’s pretty obvious that we love any and all beauty related things. When we heard about the Audrey Hepburn Portrait exhibit at The National Portrait Gallery, we knew instantly that this was something that we had to share. The aptly named “Portraits of an Icon” exhibit sees the portraits displayed for the first time in the UK with the help of the Audrey Hepburn estate. Wrapping up on the 18th October, there’s still plenty of time for you to go and drink in these iconic images.

Audrey Hepburn photographed wearing Givenchy by Norman Parkinson, 1955 © Norman Parkinson Ltd/Courtesy Norman Parkinson Archive. Used with permission from The National Portrait Gallery.

She has widely been regarded as one of the first international celebrities, her films are so timeless. We certainly still find ourselves fascinated by her work. The event will not only document her most famous roles, including How to Steal a Million, Two for the Road and, of course, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, it will also explore her lesser known beginnings. Starting from her roots in Belgium, through to her West End chorus line and dancer days, up until her big silver screen roles and beyond, this is a great way to get a glimpse into the starlet’s life.

Audrey Hepburn on location in Africa for The Nun’s Story by Leo Fuchs, 1958 ©Leo Fuchs. Used with permission from The National Portrait Gallery. 

Though it is a photography exhibit, it really is so much more than that. Ms. Hepburn got her proper start in the business here in London and we know that she would be happy to be back, and to be honoured in such a way.

Audrey Hepburn by Philippe Halsman for LIFE magazine, 1954 ©Philipe Halsman/Magnum Photos. Used with permission from The National Portrait Gallery. 

Tickets can be booked online in advance at the National Portrait Gallery website here or in person at the Gallery every day starting at 10 a.m. Ticket costs are including voluntary donation: Adult £10 / Concessions £8.50 or standard price: Adult: £9 / Concessions £7.50.