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National Gallery's 200-Year Transformation Begins
7 Apr
Summary
- The National Gallery is undergoing its most significant expansion in 200 years.
- Kengo Kuma's design was selected for the new wing focused on 20th and 21st-century art.
- A £750 million campaign aims to redefine the gallery, with £375 million already raised.
The National Gallery in London is set to undergo its most significant transformation in its 200-year history, with a new wing designed by Kengo Kuma. This expansion, known as Project Domani, will focus on incorporating art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Kuma's design, alongside BDP and MICA, was deemed exemplary by the jury, beating out submissions from other renowned architects. The new wing aims to allow visitors to view the entire history of Western painting, addressing the gallery's traditional focus on pre-1900 works.
This ambitious project is part of a £750 million campaign to redefine the gallery. Significant funding has already been secured, including two of the largest cash donations ever reported to a museum or gallery globally. However, the gallery also faces an £8.2 million deficit, which may lead to job losses and other challenges.
