The National Gallery rehang review: 'London is blessed to have it'

The National Gallery rehang review: 'London is blessed to have it'

With a complete architectural overhaul of the Sainsbury and a rehang of its collection., The National is truly making its wonders shine

National Gallery's rehang can't fix its woman problem - but reveals fresh treasures

The Sainsbury Wing is open once again, after two years – though it feels longer – of steps, queues and poky side doors. Spruced up and remodelled, the National Gallery’s much-maligned 90s car park-style extension is now its main entrance – spacious, airy, and newly sunlit, thanks to the sensible removal not only of dark glazing, but of some of the columns, which have been variously reduced in size, or taken out altogether.Fewer steps, more lifts…

This Tuesday, King Charles III and Queen Camila visited the National Gallery of London to preside over the official reopening of the Sainsbury Wing , an event that culminates an ambitious architectural renovation project developed for two years, and that coincided with the second anniversary of the coronation of the monarch, who also exercises as Royal Patron of this historic institution. The reopening falls within the context of the bicentennia…

Refurbished Sainsbury Wing reopens at The National Gallery

After two years of renovation, The National Gallery’s iconic Sainsbury Wing is due to reopen on Saturday 10 May 2025. Visitors can expect a transformed space and an ambitious re-hang of the collection. CC Land: The Wonder of Art showcases new stories of western painting and a complete redisplay of the collection for the first time in a generation. There are also new dining options available, which include Bar Giorgio’s for an authentic Italian e…

National Gallery ready to reopen transformed Sainsbury Wing

Selldorf Architects has completed its transformation of the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, which now serves as a permanent entrance.

First look at Selldorf Architects’ rework of National Gallery Sainsbury Wing

The Architects’ Journal First look at Selldorf Architects’ rework of National Gallery Sainsbury Wing The previously moody lobby to Venturi, Scott Brown’s 1991 Pomo extension has been reconfigured and brightened up. Rob Wilson visits to assess the changesThe post First look at Selldorf Architects’ rework of National Gallery Sainsbury Wing appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Rob Wilson