The National Portrait Gallery has unveiled Artist Focus, a new contemporary programme dedicated to artists who are redefining portraiture today. The presentation includes Self portrait 2 (2021) from the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection alongside eleven paintings from the artist’s own collection. Artist Focus forms part of the National Portrait Gallery’s expanded commitment to living artists and contemporary portraiture. Photo: Stephen JamesDr Flavia Frigeri, Chief Curator of the National Portrait Gallery, said:“The Gallery’s history has always been one of innovation. Issy Wood: Self Portraits, 9th October 2026 – 28th February 2027, National Portrait GalleryThe programme will be made possible with the support of the Gallery’s new Contemporary Council.