Famous artworks go on loan for first time from the National Gallery
The National Gallery was set up almost 200 years ago by Parliament to create a collection of paintings for the use of the public. But for much of the past two centuries, the only way that the public could see the art was in person in London.
It was many decades, though, before a National Gallery masterpiece returned to Wales. While the institution did loan works increasingly to others, you were sometimes more likely to see one of the gallery's Rembrandts or Monets in a museum abroad than in a gallery in the UK, despite the fact that UK taxpayers fund and co-own the collection.
The 12 masterpieces that are part of the bicentenary plans will be sent to 12 museums and galleries across the four nations of the UK. Two of the works have never been loaned by the National Gallery before. Botticelli's Venus and Mars and the 14th Century Wilton Diptych, one of the greatest pictures ever produced in the UK, will be seen for the first time in National Gallery history outside London.
Dorothy Byrne, the president of Murray Edwards, said the "token woman" of the 12 artists on the list illustrates the issues revealed by her college's research. She said the other paintings depict women "as virgins, love goddesses and servants", adding: "This is an appalling representation of women to be sending round the country."
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Shon Faye Is the Star of On’s New CampaignBestselling author Shon Faye features in on_running’s breathtaking new shoe campaign which “celebrates people who have embraced their differences”
Weiterlesen »
Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk share long, intense face-off ahead of rematchAnthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk came face-to-face for the first time since their fight as they met at a press conference to preview their rematch in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. The heavyweights shar…
Weiterlesen »
Up Helly Aa to allow females in fire festival squadsShetland's famous Viking event will no longer have gender restrictions when it returns in January.
Weiterlesen »
Kate Bush calls resurgence of Running Up That Hill 'special'Kate Bush has said the 'whole world has gone mad' after her 37 year old track Running Up That Hill reached number one in the UK, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland
Weiterlesen »
Kate Middleton tries her hand at photography at Windrush memorial unveilingThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attending the unveiling of a national monument in one of London’s biggest train stations following William's 40th birthday yesterday
Weiterlesen »
Polio explained: What is the virus and should we be worried about London traces?A polio outbreak has been discovered in the UK for the first time since 1984 - find out what the virus is and how it can be treated.
Weiterlesen »