Event Summary
From the pensive gaze of Georgia O'Keeffe in profile to the powerful punch of Mohammed Ali’s fist, some of the most iconic images of artists and celebrities are part of the Museum’s collection of portraiture. There’s something about a portrait that can be irresistible and quite revealing. Portraiture captures a single moment, giving us insight into someone’s personality. This exhibition presents more than 50 images in all media – painting, drawing, prints and photography – exploring the intimate as well as very public faces of artists, celebrities, politicians, and everyday people worldwide.