Please note alternative access routes are in place for entry to the Gallery from the visitor car park from Monday 24 August to Wednesday 26 August. Please follow signage and directions from staff.

Patrick McCaughey explores a striking Boyd self portrait.

Penelope Grist explores the United Nations stories in the Gallery’s collection.

Jennifer Higgie uncovers the intriguing stories behind portraits of women by women in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

Karl James gives short shrift to doubts about the profile of General Sir John Monash.

Inga Walton delves into the bohemian group of artists and writers who used each other as muses and transformed British culture.