"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" A picture of Noel Gallagher is set to go on display at London’s National Portrait Gallery later this year. Read More: The view from Manchester on the return of Oasis The photograph of the Oasis legend, taken by photographer Zoe Law, will go on display for the first time as part of the gallery’s ‘Legends’ exhibition on November 29. The portrait will then be added to gallery’s permanent collection once the exhibit comes to an end on March 2, 2025.
The musician said he was “thrilled and honoured” to be among the portraits, according to a press statement. He added: “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.
” A post shared by ZOË LAW (@zoelawlondon) The portrait will be displayed in a black and white collection of photos that also includes England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, a never-before-seen picture of Sex And The City star Kim Cattrall and Lord Of The Rings actor Orlando Bloom. London-based photographer Law shared: “It is the greatest honour that my portrait of the legend Noel Gallagher has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery – a lasting legacy that all portrait photographers and artists dream of.�.