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Laura’s London: A Look at the Courtauld Impressionists at The National Gallery – From Manet to Cézanne

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For the first time in London for 70 years, the National Gallery is displaying major Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterworks from the Courtauld Gallery, purchased in the 1920s by Samuel Courtauld (1876–1947). These are shown alongside paintings from the National Gallery's own collection which the businessman and philanthropist financed and helped acquire. Courtauld … [Read more...] about Laura’s London: A Look at the Courtauld Impressionists at The National Gallery – From Manet to Cézanne

Art Utopia: 10 Interesting Facts and Figure about the National Gallery You Might Not Know

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Established in 1824, the National Gallery was established a response to the increase of art purchases by the British government. The first building used for it was No. 100 Pall Mall, the former townhouse of the late John Julius Angerstein, whose estate also contributed to the Gallery’s collection. Construction on the current Gallery building began in 1832 and was completed in … [Read more...] about Art Utopia: 10 Interesting Facts and Figure about the National Gallery You Might Not Know

London Alert: Britain’s National Gallery Bans the Use of the Selfie Stick

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The most annoying photographic device ever created has been officially banned from the National Gallery in London. The selfie stick is no longer allowed to be used within the museum, they are now classed in the same category as tripods - which are also banned. According to the BBC: The gallery says it has placed them in the same category as tripods, which are banned "in … [Read more...] about London Alert: Britain’s National Gallery Bans the Use of the Selfie Stick