James Nicholls

It was an evening of glamour, generosity and artistic excellence at Iconic Images Gallery in London, where guests gathered for the charity auction of San B's remarkable work, Marilyn Monroe: Immortal. A striking portrait of Marilyn, painstakingly created using thousands of SWAROVSKI crystals, with diamonds incorporated into her eyes, the work is both a tribute to one of the world's most enduring cultural icons and a remarkable demonstration of San B's exceptional craftsmanship and attention...

One of the highlights of my visit to the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 at the National Portrait Gallery was meeting and interviewing Joel Nichols, winner of this year's Young Artist Award. At just 26 years old, Joel has already established himself as one of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary portraiture. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, his artistic journey has now brought him to one of the world's most prestigious portrait competitions, where his talent...

Presenting The Art Review from the National Portrait Gallery 🏆 Meet the Winner of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 One of the highlights of my visit to the National Portrait Gallery was the opportunity to interview Marc Dalessio, winner of this year's Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award, together with Tanya Bentley, Curator of the exhibition. This award continues to be one of the world's most important platforms for contemporary portraiture, bringing together...