A picture of Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher will go on display in the National Portrait Gallery in London later this year. Gallagher said he is “thrilled and honoured” as a “grumpy middle-aged man, who hates having his picture taken” to join the collection, according to the PA news agency. The image, taken by photographer Zoe Law, will go on display on 29 November, as part of the gallery’s Legends exhibition, which will feature 100 portraits taken by Law of people who have influenced her life and career.
The image of Gallagher will remain part of the gallery’s permanent collection once the exhibition ends on 2 March 2025. Other stars included in the display of black and white photos are England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, actor Orlando Bloom, and a never-before-seen picture of Canadian actress Kim Cattrall. Speaking about having a picture of himself in the gallery, Gallagher said: “I am thrilled and honoured to have my portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection.
“The thought of the portrait of a grumpy middle-aged man, who frankly hates having his picture taken, being permanently displayed for future generations to marvel at is very special. Thanks and praise.” Law said having her photo of Gallagher become part of the gallery’s permanent collection is “the greatest honour”.
She said: “It is the greatest honour that my portrait of the legend Noel Gallagher has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery - a l.