Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk
Wed 11 Nov · 13:00
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
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The curator talk for 'Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World' is scheduled for 11 November 2026 at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum. This event will provide insights into the exhibition.
A curator talk about our latest exhibition.
Join us for a talk about our latest exhibition by Fine and Applied Art Manager Anna Robertson.
Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World explores how artists use portraiture to capture far more than a likeness. Through pose, expression, clothing and setting, these works reveal personality, identity and the many ways we choose to present ourselves to the world. Themes that feel just as relevant today in an age shaped by image, celebrity and social media.
Some portraits are bold, dramatic and full of confidence, while others offer quieter, more intimate moments. Together they reveal how every portrait tells a story, not only about the person being painted but also about the artist.
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Frequently asked questions
Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 13:00.
Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk is held at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum in Dundee (Albert Square, Dundee, DD1 1DA).
Entry to Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk is free.
The forecast for Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk is Partly cloudy · 8°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The curator talk for 'Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World' is scheduled for 11 November 2026 at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum. This event will provide insights into the exhibition.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
A curator talk about our latest exhibition.
Join us for a talk about our latest exhibition by Fine and Applied Art Manager Anna Robertson.
Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World explores how artists use portraiture to capture far more than a likeness. Through pose, expression, clothing and setting, these works reveal personality, identity and the many ways we choose to present ourselves to the world. Themes that feel just as relevant today in an age shaped by image, celebrity and social media.
Some portraits are bold, dramatic and full of confidence, while others offer quieter, more intimate moments. Together they reveal how every portrait tells a story, not only about the person being painted but also about the artist.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk?
Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk takes place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 13:00.
Where is Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk taking place?
Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk is held at The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum in Dundee (Albert Square, Dundee, DD1 1DA).
How much are tickets for Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk?
Entry to Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk is free.
What will the weather be like at Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk?
The forecast for Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk is Partly cloudy · 8°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk?
Tickets for Centre Stage: Portraits from a Modern World | Curator Talk can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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