The preview of the re-opening of the National Portrait Gallery last night was extravagant, full of supporters and donors. Photography was around the nineteenth century and later galleries, from daguerreotypes and carte-de-visite (nice to see one of Silvy's daybooks open) to traditional portraiture, and contemporary work.
The opening exhibition of Yevonde which tells her story and focuses on her colour work, following the NPG's acquisition of her colour negatives is a highlight and a very worthy opening show. Curated by Clare Freestone it does full justice to Yevonde's photography and career, through well-written labels and an engaging design which all come together superbly. The accompanying book is equally strong. The NPG re-opens to the public on 22 June.
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Richard's AV was very good. Nicely produced and did full justice to his subject matter.
Thank you Michael. I am visiting the exhibition next week with Richard Brown FRPS. We also have an appointment that day at the V&A to see the original O'Gorman Autochromes, including 'Christina' which featured as the poster for The RPS exhibition at the Science Museum. Richard made an AV on the subject which you may have seen.