Nicholas Cullinan

Artist Shirin Neshat, architect Jamie Fobert, and National Portrait Gallery director Dr. Nicholas Cullinan discuss the history and contemporary meaning of the gallery. They reflect on Neshat's portrait of Malala Yousafzai and the paradoxical qualities captured. The conversation also explores the transformation project for the building, creating seamless harmony between art and architecture, and the ideal presentation of artwork in a gallery space. Efforts to humanize the museum space and enhance visitor experience are also discussed.

Moya Lothian-McLean, a Journalist from Novara Media, joins Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, artist Thomas J Price, and David Lascelles, Eighth Earl of Harewood, to explore the gaps in British historical representation. They discuss the Missing Portraits initiative, focusing on the importance of including diverse voices in art. The conversation also highlights the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on cultural narratives and the need for grassroots efforts to honor overlooked histories within the African Caribbean community.