New in December at the National Gallery London
New in December at the National Gallery London
This month see leading contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley reimagine the Old Masters for an exciting new exhibition, ‘The Prelude’. Plus, take a break from the festive rush with the latest events and videos to keep you entertained!
Kehinde Wiley opens
Opening soon
The award-winning American artist responds to famous landscapes from the collection in this groundbreaking new show.
‘Kehinde Wiley at the National Gallery: The Prelude’Opens 10 December
In conversation
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from the artist himself as he discusses the exhibition live.
Friday 10 December6.30 pmTickets £10In Gallery or online tickets available
In Gallery events
Albert & the Whale
Author and presenter Philip Hoare is joined by curator Susan Foister to discuss his new book on the enduring legacy of Dürer.
Friday 3 December6.30 pmTickets £10In Gallery or online tickets available
Friday Lates
Whether it’s your first visit to the Gallery or you’re eager to explore the collection in a new way, enjoy our late night opening with drop-in life drawing, talks and more.
Friday 10 DecemberLate opening until 9 pmFree and paid eventsIn Gallery or online tickets available
Latest videos
Picture of the month
Under a pale grey winter sky, a frozen waterway provides the stage for lively diversions on the ice. Cast a curious eye over December’s painting, as voted by you.
10-minute talk
Painted by the “father of art history”, take a closer look at Vasari’s mysterious and symbolic ‘Allegory of Patience’ with curator Matthias Wivel.
The perfect present for art lovers
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Christmas shopping
Shop gifts for your friends and family with our selection of art inspired gift ideas.
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Image credits:Still from Prelude, 2021 (detail) © Kehinde Wiley. Courtesy of Stephen Friedman Gallery, London and Galerie Templon, ParisProduction photo from on-location filming in Norway for Prelude, 2020 (detail) © Kehinde WileyKehinde Wiley, 2018 (detail) © Kehinde Wiley. Photographer: Brad OgbonnaPhilip Hoare looking through the eye of a whale. Photo Jeroen HoekendijkHendrick Avercamp, A Scene on the Ice near a Town, about 1615 © The National Gallery, LondonGiorgio Vasari, Allegory of Patience, 1552 © On loan from The Klesch Collection
