Gallery 3

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Identity

Arranged by themes of ‘Identity’, ‘Interiors’, ‘Nature’ and more, our newly refurbished galleries bring together our much-loved and iconic artworks alongside brand-new acquisitions – many of which are now displayed for the very first time. Explore galleries 1–5 and discover the surprising connections between historic, modern and contemporary paintings.

From artists Thomas Gainsborough and Vanessa Bell to Joy Labinjo and Kerry James Marshall, explore the evolution of portraiture and how these paintings of people have shaped ideas of identity across centuries. From noble sitters to everyday faces, discover what it means to be immortalized on canvas and how these portrayals reflect changing ideas about gender, race, sexuality and class.