Harewood House commissions David Harewood portrait to diversify art collection
It is part of the Missing Portraits series to better reflect the history of Harewood which was built on the fortunes of the slave trade.
A portrait of actor and writer David Harewood has been commissioned to address the lack of diverse representation within Harewood House’s historic art collection.
The photograph will be accompanied by an exhibition exploring Harewood’s life and celebrating his career, including his role as an ambassador for mental health awareness and racial equality.
The piece will be included in the Missing Portraits series which aims to better reflect the history of Harewood, which was built on the fortune made by Henry Lascelles through the slave trade.
The exhibition will open at Harewood House in September until October, before becoming part of the house’s permanent collection.
