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Athletes and Olympians
Exhibition
Prince Consort Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 4JB
Tel: +44 0191 477 1495
Drawn from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection, Athletes and Olympians features portraits of well-known sporting stars, many of whom have won medals at previous Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Highlights of the exhibition include photographic portraits of Olympic gold medallists Dame Kelly Holmes and Sebastian Coe, and boxing world champion Amir Khan. Also included in the exhibition will be a digital portrait of award-winning swimmer Duncan Goodhew, a series of 24 drawings of Sir Steve Redgrave by renowned artist Dryden Goodwin and Sam Taylor-Wood’s video portrait of David Beckham sleeping.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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