Past Exhibitions

  • Wooden sculptural portrait of a seated woman

    Portraits of the World: Korea

    December 14, 2018 - November 17, 2019

    Pioneering feminist artist Yun Suknam uses portraiture to gain insights into the lives of women, past and present.

  • African American woman in a gray sweater

    In Memoriam: Toni Morrison, 1931–2019

    August 6, 2019 - November 7, 2019

    The National Portrait Gallery recognizes the life of celebrated Nobel laureate​ and author, Toni Morrison.

  • Woman singing with her hand beside her face

    In Memoriam: Jessye Norman, 1945–2019

    October 3, 2019 - November 3, 2019

    The National Portrait Gallery commemorates the life of Jessye Norman, one of the twentieth century's greatest sopranos.

  • man in a tuxedo leaning against a piano

    Recent Acquisitions

    November 16, 2018 - November 3, 2019

    As the Portrait Gallery turns the corner on a new decade of its legacy, the museum will present an exhibition of historic and contemporary works newly acquired for its growing collection.

  • Colorful portrait of a group of Japanese men crossing a river in a boat

    Eye to I: Self Portraits from the National Portrait Gallery

    November 2, 2018 - August 18, 2019

    Drawing primarily from the National Portrait Gallery’s vast collection of self-portraits, this exhibition explores how American artists have chosen to portray themselves since the beginning of the last century.

    Tour Schedule

    October 24, 2020 to January 17, 2021
    Springfield Art Museum
    Springfield, MO

    February 11, 2021 to May 6, 2021
    Art Museum of South Texas
    Corpus Christi, TX

    June 12, 2021 to September 12, 2021
    Albuquerque Museum
    Albuquerque, NM

  • line drawing of a man in glasses

    In Memoriam: Lee Iacocca, 1924-2019

    July 3, 2019 - July 29, 2019

    Automobile executive Lee Iacocca introduced the iconic Mustang to Ford Motor Company’s lineup in 1964. An experienced salesman, Iacocca became the president of Ford in 1970.

  • Woman in a kitchen cutting squash

    In Memoriam: Leah Chase

    June 5, 2019 - June 30, 2019

    Leah Chase (1923–2019), dubbed the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” was a restauranteur and world renowned chef, who championed civil rights.

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