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Saturday, 3 August 2024

The National Gallery - What's new this August

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detail of Henri Rousseau, Surprised! 1891 © The National Gallery, London.

What's new in August

With summer in full swing, why not incorporate the Gallery into your August activities? Enjoy a host of free outdoor activities as Summer on the Square and our Take One Picture exhibition return for a free festival of art on Trafalgar Square. Plus, explore a special connection between David Hockney and the Gallery in a brand new exhibition.

Vincent van Gogh, The Bedroom, 1889 © The Art Institute of Chicago

Book your tickets today

Don't miss this once-in-a-century exhibition opening soon. Become a Member to enjoy unlimited free tickets with access to all dates and times now.

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
From 14 September

Learn something new

The Gallery at 200

Discover the paintings and personalities that formed the Gallery’s collection and the ideas that shape it now.

Every Thursday, from 22 August
3.30 pm
Tickets £75
Online

Detail from Paula Rego, Crivelli's Garden, 1990-1

Stories of Art 1900-2000

From Matisse to Paula Rego, discover the dynamic art of the 20th century with Lucrezia Walker.

Every Wednesday, from 7 August
5:30 pm
Tickets £75
Online

Detail from David Hockney, 'My Parents', 1977, Tate, purchased 1981 © David Hockney. Photo: Tate, London
 

Opening next week

Explore the personal connection between David Hockney and the Gallery in an intimate new show.

Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look
From 8 August

Latest stories

Henri Rousseau, Surprised! 1891 © The National Gallery, London

Picture of the month

Does a tiger go to the dentist? Watch primary school students respond to this year's Take One Picture painting, Henri Rousseau's 'Surprised!'.

Duration: 10 minutes

Artemisia Gentileschi, Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, about 1615-17 © The National Gallery, London

Woman in the mirror

Dublin-based artist Jesse Jones discusses her response to Artemisia Gentileschi’s ‘Self Portrait as Saint Catherine of Alexandria’.

Duration: 12 minutes

Tiger

Free festival of art

Admire artworks created by children across the country in this year's Take One Picture exhibition. Then, get creative with Summer on the Square, making a piece of art to take home.

© The National Gallery Group, London
 

2 for £12 on soaps*

Enriched with shea butter, our new luxurious soaps come in a range of enchanting fragrances and beautiful packaging featuring details from paintings in the collection.

Generous donations from our supporters and visitors have enabled the National Gallery to raise the remaining funds needed for our Bicentenary plans. Thank you to everyone who contributed towards our future.

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