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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · No. 181

Thomas Gainsborough

All Thomas Gainsborough news curated by The Cultural Signal — real-time press release coverage across the global art world.

3 stories across Contemporary, London, Thomas Gainsborough, and Old Masters. Latest: National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue.

National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue

National Gallery to Stage Yinka Shonibare and Gainsborough Dialogue

On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery in London announced that Yinka Shonibare's 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads' (1998) will be displayed alongside Thomas Gainsborough's 'Mr and Mrs Andrews' (about 1750) for the first time.

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National Gallery to Pair Yinka Shonibare Sculpture with Gainsborough Painting

National Gallery to Pair Yinka Shonibare Sculpture with Gainsborough Painting

On June 1, 2026, the National Gallery announced that Yinka Shonibare’s 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews without their Heads' (1998) will go on display with Thomas Gainsborough’s Mr and Mrs Andrews (about 1750) from 15 October 2026 to 7 February 2027 in the H J Hyams Room.

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Tate Announces 2027 Programme Featuring David Hockney Retrospectives, Monet, and Turner Prize in St Ives

Tate Announces 2027 Programme Featuring David Hockney Retrospectives, Monet, and Turner Prize in St Ives

Tate has announced its 2027 exhibition programme across its four sites.

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