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May 8, 2024 · “The National Gallery has held a special place in British history and culture for 200 years,” says the museum’s director, Gabriele Finaldi. “It was established specifically to create a...
May 10, 2024 · Gabriele Finaldi is the National Gallery director who sees in the 200. “It’s an enormous privilege to be part of the generation that crosses the threshold into its third century,” he says....
May 21, 2024 · Gabriele Finaldi has been Director of the National Gallery since August 2015 and was previously Deputy Director for Collections and Research at the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, a position he took up in 2002.
May 10, 2024 · The National Gallery’s remit is to cover European painting from medieval times to the beginning of the 20th century (the latest picture dates to the Twenties). As a director of a collection of historical works, Finaldi is aware, however, that he must ensure it’s a living museum and not a mausoleum.
May 22, 2024 · Aled meets director Dr Gabriele Finaldi for an exclusive tour behind the scenes of the gallery, which boasts one of the largest collections of religious art in the world. He discovers the fascinating stories behind masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio, just some of the paintings that attract three million visitors each ...
May 20, 2024 · Our guide was Gabriele Finaldi, the Gallery’s director, who recalled his first visit as a teenager, when an Ingres portrait caught his eye. He spoke proudly of his daily walks through the building, observing the visitors who had assembled that day and noting which paintings held their attention.
May 8, 2024 · “The National Gallery has held a special place in British history and culture for 200 years,” says the museum’s director, Gabriele Finaldi. “It was established specifically to create a collection of the best possible art for the enjoyment of the entire British public, for free.”
