Portraits of Dizzee Rascal, Sir Trevor McDonald and Naomi Campbell to go on display
The National Portrait Gallery has acquired portraits of 37 black Britons at the height of their achievements.
Some of Britain’s most successful black musicians, actors, politicians, models and sports stars are to be celebrated by a major display at the National Portrait Gallery.
Portraits of 37 black Britons at their height of their achievements – from Naomi Campbell to Sir Trevor McDonald to Dizzee Rascal – were acquired by the gallery to be displayed run next year.
Simon Frederick, who photographed the individuals for BBC Two documentary Black Is The New Black, donated the entire portfolio to the gallery.
The photographs join the National Portrait Gallery’s primary collection and will be the subject of a major display in November 2018.
Dr Phillip Prodger, head of photographs, said: “Photographing with sensitivity and insight, Simon Frederick has made extraordinary portraits of some of the most influential Britons of our time.
“We are proud to welcome these works into our collection, where they will be seen, enjoyed, and celebrated for generations to come.”
