#nationalgallery

[saint-rebecca]

in 1434 Jan Van Eyck’s hand carved a portrait that keeps us guessing at its mysteries, over 589 years later 💭 Did you know you can see this world-famous painting in London, for free?

📍 National Gallery, London

[christliche-kunstwerke]

Die mystische Heirat der hl. Katharina, 1510-15 von Antonio da Correggio

Öl auf Holz, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA

[lutnistas]

National Gallery ( Budapest / Hungary ) 

[sammifang]

Trafalgar Square #charlingcross #nationalgallery #centrallondon #londonnights #sammifang (at Trafalgar Square London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkuHjjMh2DR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[heinzschumi]

Lucian Freud: New Perspectives This first major exhibition of Lucian Freud’s work in 10 years brings together paintings from more than seven decades. When: Until 22 January 2023 Where: Rooms 1–8, The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN FIND OUT MORE: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/the-credit-suisse-exhibition-lucian-freud-new-perspectives . . . #art #lucianfreud #thenationalgallery #nationalgallery #artexhibition #artlondon #artexhibitions #artexhibitionslondon #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/ClyXNprI905/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cinderellacupcake]

One of things that I really love about the UK is the free entry to museums and national galleries which allows everyone to enjoy exploring such magnificent collections. In this trip I managed to visit the @nationalgallery #ReemFlys #ReeminLondon #ReeminUK #UK #London #lovetravel #nationalgallery #lovelondon #loveart #travel #goodmorning #morning #صباح_الخير #صباحوو #صباحاتي #سفر #رحلات_الريم #سافر #لندن #بريطانيا #فن #فنون (at National Gallery London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnyMw0KIKvY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[reginasalpagarova12]

Unexpected VIEW , Modern and Contemporary Art At The National Gallery #thaddaeusropac #hiscox #sothebys #london🇬🇧 #nationalgallery #nationalgallerylondon #blogger #reginasalpagarova #salpagarovaregina #instadaily #londra (presso National Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjrLvfrqBBI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pink-dino]

Oh to be a lady immortalized in a portrait. 🎨 📸 @start.a.new.life (hier: Alte Nationalgalerie) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cik-79PLBUu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wilson-freitas]

Hello from the other side #europe #eurotrip #europe_vacations #unitedkingdom #london #art #gay #gayboy #tatemuseum #nationalgallery #camdentown #museum #archictecture #redcabin (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjyhSboLJSz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[normally0]

"Building Narratives: Sainsbury Wing, Avant-Garde Anagrams, and the Echoes of Conflict"

In recent years, the National Gallery witnessed a transformative addition, the Sainsbury Wing, conceived by postmodernist architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. Erected in 1991, this wing stands as a testament to architectural evolution and houses a remarkable collection of Renaissance paintings. Its origin story traces back to the "Hampton's site," once occupied by a department store obliterated during the Blitz.

The expansion sought prominent architects, triggering a competition in 1982 that saw visionary proposals, including a radical high-tech concept by Richard Rogers. Ultimately, Ahrends, Burton, and Koralek secured the winning design, further modified to include a tower. However, controversy arose when the Prince of Wales critiqued it as a "monstrous carbuncle on the face of a much-loved and elegant friend." This term has endured as a metaphor for buildings that clash with their surroundings.

The initial condition of the 1982 competition mandated commercial offices within the new wing. Yet, a pivotal donation of nearly £50 million from Lord Sainsbury and brothers Simon and Sir Tim Sainsbury in 1985 allowed a revision, allocating the extension solely for the Gallery's use.

Delving into anagrams, 'Sainsbury' intriguingly transforms into 'By Russian,' invoking the avant-garde, a radical movement in Russian modern art from 1890 to 1930. This era, marked by innovation and cultural shifts, finds resonance in the deliberate carving of stone letters within our institutional structures.

However, the narrative takes a contemporary twist as we consider the echoes of the ongoing Ukraine war with Russia. The juxtaposition of 'By Russian' in the context of avant-garde art and architecture prompts introspection. How do our institutional foundations, once influenced by avant-garde ideals, now grapple with the geopolitical complexities of our age? The stone letters, once emblematic of artistic rebellion, now find themselves in a world grappling with the impacts of conflict.

This architectural journey serves as a lens through which we explore not only the evolution of our cultural institutions but also the subtle ways in which art, architecture, and geopolitics interlace, shaping the narrative of our times.

[steve-explores]

Lunch Date at Gemma National Gallery

After hearing so much about the delicious steaks served at Gemma by Michelin Chef Beppe De Vito, my wife and I decided to have a lunch date to try it out for ourselves.

First items on our lunch menu is a mini appetizer and a starter comprising of Charcoal Grilled Spanish Octopus paired with Spiced Salmoriglio, Romesco Emulsion, and Feta. The grilled octopus is delicious on its own, with the right amount of char and smokiness infused into the dish. Unfortunately, the condiments did little to significantly elevate the overall taste.

The main star of the day is the F1 Wagyu Ribeye (450 DAYS GRAIN FED). I would easily return to Gemma just to savour this steak as it is cooked to perfection and complemented by two sauces that adds an additional layer of complex umami flavors to the meat.

And to end our lunch is their signature pasta dish: Spaghetti ‘MONOGRANO FELICETTI’ , Cacio, and Pepe. It is a little bit too cheesy and salty for me and my wife, but it would appeal to diners who are looking for a rich flavorful pasta with a lot of bite to it.

Overall, I enjoyed my visit to Gemma and I am already planning my next visit to try out more of their steaks and prime meats!

[mkanisko]

From my visit to @nationalgallery "David Hockney" by Lucian Freud 2002 oil on canvas #art #artinfo #arthistory #artlife #artlovers #artmuseum #artnerd #artofvisuals #artphoto #artphotography #artstudy #artwork #history #historyofart #historyofpainting #inspiration #lucianfreud #museum #museumofart #nationalgallery #oilpainting #painting #portrait https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-RTW-I3wB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[roadsconnoisseur]

Sculpture Garden @ National Gallery - Passed by numerous times at dusk or in the evenings and finally got the sunlight to navigate it #sculpture #streetart #nationalgallery (at Sculpture Garden National Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cov_AVdvJSW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sgpimenta]

No talent. Only curious!!! 🙇🏼‍♂️🎨🖼️ . . . #nationalgallery #art #london #davinci #paint #antiques #monet #vangogh #MDCCCLXXVI #whistlejacket #sunflowers #trafalgarsquare #portrait #cottageroom #ohmygoshantiques #antiquesandcollectbles #curators #myway #museum #michelangelo #collecting #fine #nationalgallerylondon #renaissance #bellini #rembrandt #modernart #gallery #caravaggio #titian (at The National Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoB8csLMa5q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[heinzschumi]

After Impressionism: Inventing Modern Art. View the works of three giants of the decades between 1880 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 : Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/after-impressionism-inventing-modern-art . . . #art #artexhibition #nationalgallery #vangogh #paulcezanne #paulagauguin #artexhibitionlondon https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq-Ob2hojro/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ram-mylife]

#singaporelife #singaporeworld #nationalgallery #nationalgallerysingapore #singaporephotography #singporetourism #singaporediaries #singaporeinstagram #singaporeisland #chinesenewyear #singaporediscovers #lighttonightsg (at National Gallery Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnpag1HPBIX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=