Monday 4 April 2022

The National Gallery - What's new for April

 The National Gallery

Credit Suisse: Partner of the National Gallery
Camille Pissarro, 'The Avenue, Sydenham', 1871 © The National Gallery, London

New for April

Spring is here and with it a fresh batch of online and Gallery events to explore. Take an outdoor stroll with your Picture of the Month and see what our Conservation team have been up to restoring an iconic Constable landscape.

Plus, it’s time to celebrate the complete career of a phenomenal artist - as we open the doors on the eagerly awaited Raphael.


Exhibitions to visit

Raphael, Bindo Altoviti, about 1515 © National Gallery of Art, Washington, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1943.4.33

Opening soon: Raphael

Get ready to meet a phenomenal artist who shaped the course of Western culture, when the exhibition opens this week. Become a Member today to see the show before it opens to the public.

'The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Raphael'
Opens 9 April

Inside 'Kehinde Wiley at the National Gallery: The Prelude' exhibition © Kehinde Wiley. Courtesy of Stephen Friedman Gallery, London, and Galerie Templon, Paris Photo: The National Gallery, London

Veronese, now extended

Don’t miss your chance to see a Veronese painting in its original setting with our VR exhibition, now extended due to popular demand. “Extraordinarily vivid... Fascinating” Evening Standard

'Virtual Veronese'
Until 18 April


Talks and courses

Canaletto, 'Venice: The Doge's Palace and the Riva degli Schiavoni', late 1730s © The National Gallery, London

Stories of art

From the Rococo to the Enlightenment, discover the 18th-century art scene looking at works by Watteau, Hogarth and VigĂ©e Le Brun with Dr Richard Stemp. Enjoy all six sessions for £75.

Every Wednesday,
20 April – 25 May
5.30 pm
Online

Detail from Amie Siegel, 'Bloodlines', 2022. 4K video, colour/sound © Amie Siegel. Courtesy the artist and Thomas Dane Gallery

Unexpected views

Multidisciplinary artist Amie Siegel discusses how the work of George Stubbs has informed her recent film 'Bloodlines', exploring art, pedigree and cultural identification.

Friday 29 April
6.30 pm
Free
In Gallery


New to watch

Camille Pissarro, 'The Avenue, Sydenham', 1871 © The National Gallery, London

Picture of the month

Enjoy this fresh spring scene and take a stroll down Pissarro's Avenue in April's picture, as voted by you.

Duration: 1 minute

Behind the scenes © The National Gallery, London

Behind the scenes

Watch as our Conservation team bring to life some of the hidden details in Constable's 'The Hay Wain'.

Duration: 4 minutes


Raphael shop range © The National Gallery Company, London

Preview the shop range

Take a first look at our new Raphael range, including the exhibition catalogue, prints, stationery and other art books related to the artist.