Image: Frances Bell, ‘Hera’
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters brings contemporary portraiture to Mall Galleries
FROM CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITS TO PERSONAL COMMISSIONS, HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION
(…) While ancient portraits are intriguing and can tell us volumes about those who came before, contemporary portraits capture the essence of modern life wonderfully. Want to see this for yourself? Head to Mall Galleries in St James’s, London, this May for the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition.
For the uninitiated, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP) is a members-only charity that champions some of the UK’s finest portrait painters. Its annual exhibition is one of the capital’s longest-running art events, with the first held in 1891. This year, the RP’s prestigious annual exhibition will be held at Mall Galleries from 9-18 May 2024, where you’ll find a selection of drawn and painted portraits by members on display alongside notable national and international submissions.
Miriam Escofet, ‘Portrait of Joanna George’
COMMISSIONING YOUR OWN PORTRAIT
The service helps guide you through the unique process of selecting the artist best suited to your needs and preferences from a diverse range of options. You, as the sitter, then become involved in the process as part of the artwork, getting a glimpse into the artist’s process.
You can discuss your ideas and explore the commission service at the Mall Galleries exhibition, where fine art commissions manager Martina Merelli-Stevens will be on hand throughout.
