Noel Gallagher ‘Honoured’ To Be Added To The National Portrait Gallery
Noel Gallagher has said he is “thrilled and honoured” to have his portrait added to the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery.
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The portrait of Gallagher, taken by photographer Zoe Law, will go on display on 29 November 29, as part of the London gallery’s Legends exhibition, which will feature 100 portraits taken by Law of people who have influenced her life and career.
Gallagher said: “I am thrilled and honoured to have my portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection.
“The thought of the portrait of a grumpy middle-aged man, who frankly hates having his picture taken, being permanently displayed for future generations to marvel at is very special. Thanks and praise.”
Law said having her photo of Gallagher become part of the gallery’s permanent collection is “the greatest honour”.
She commented: “It is the greatest honour that my portrait of the legend Noel Gallagher has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery – a lasting legacy that all portrait photographers and artists dream of.”
Sabina Jaskot-Gill, senior curator of photographs at the gallery, added: “We are absolutely delighted to have recently acquired Zoe Law’s portrait of Noel Gallagher for the National Portrait Gallery’s photographs collection.
“I am really looking forward to seeing more of her Legends exhibited across our studio gallery and spotlight space in what promises to be an exciting and innovative display.
“I hope that these striking monochromatic portraits – which celebrate the diversity of British cultural life – help inspire the next generation of photographers and visitors to the National Portrait Gallery.”
The news comes as the nation is once again gripped with Oasis fever following the announcement that Liam and Noel Gallagher will perform together next summer. Last week, their classic debut album Definitely Maybe returned to No 1 in the UK Album Charts for the first time since its 1994 release, while their best of, Time Flies, and follow-up, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory, also re-entered the Top 5.