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Hold Still: A Portrait of Our Nation in 2020 – National Portrait Gallery

Hold Still: A Portrait of Our Nation in 2020 – National Portrait Gallery

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A Nation in Lockdown, Captured Through 100 Unforgettable Portraits
Curated by the National Portrait Gallery, Hold Still immortalizes the UK’s 2020 pandemic experience through crowdsourced photographs. From exhausted NHS workers to isolated families, this collection is a raw, artistic testament to resilience and community.

📸 Why It Matters:

  • Historical record: A visual archive of a defining era.

  • Diverse voices: Submissions from over 31,000 Britons.

  • Art as activism: Celebrates unsung heroes.

Perfect for: Photographers, historians, and anyone moved by collective storytelling.

Hold Still documents 2020’s UK lockdown through 100 powerful photographs—a National Portrait Gallery tribute to resilience. #PandemicArt #BritishHistory #DocumentaryPhotography

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