Noel Gallagher's four-word response as he's given National Portrait Gallery 'honour'
Oasis Noel Gallagher has said he "hates having his picture taken" as his image is set to be added to the National Portrait Gallery
Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher admitted he is a "grumpy middle-aged man who hates having his picture taken" as his image was added to the National Portrait Gallery.
The picture of Gallagher, taken by photographer Zoe Law, will go on display for the first time on November 29, as part of the London gallery's Legends exhibition, which will feature 100 portraits taken by Law of people who have influenced her life and career.
The image of Gallagher will remain part of the gallery's permanent collection once the exhibition ends on March 2 2025.
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Other stars included in the display of black and white photos are England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton, actor Orlando Bloom, and a never-before-seen picture of Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall.
Speaking about having a picture of himself in the gallery, Gallagher described himself as a 'grumpy middle-aged man'. He said: "I am thrilled and honoured to have my portrait added to the National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection.
"The thought of the portrait of a grumpy middle-aged man, who frankly hates having his picture taken, being permanently displayed for future generations to marvel at is very special. Thanks and praise."
The homage comes after Noel's brother Liam described him as a 'gorgeous and talented young man' in conversation with fans. Liam took some time out to respond to fans following the fiasco of the Oasis reunion tour sale on Ticketmaster.
When one fan probed Liam for getting back with his older brother who he has frequently branded a 'potato' on social media, The Wonderwall singer replied: "I won’t have a bad word said about that gorgeous talented young man."
Liam had come under hot water for telling fans to 'shut up' as they complained about being booted out of Ticketmaster during the first general sale for the comeback concerts and for venting about the unexpected price hikes due to 'dynamic pricing'.
After photographing Noel, artist Zoe Law said having her photo of Gallagher become part of the gallery's permanent collection is "the greatest honour".
She said: "It is the greatest honour that my portrait of the legend Noel Gallagher has been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery a lasting legacy that all portrait photographers and artists dream of."
It comes after Gallagher and his brother Liam announced that their band, Oasis, will be reuniting for a run of UK and Ireland gigs next year for the first time since breaking up in 2009.
Sabina Jaskot-Gill, senior curator of photographs at the gallery, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have recently acquired Zoe Law's portrait of Noel Gallagher for the National Portrait Gallery's photographs collection."
"I am really looking forward to seeing more of her Legends exhibited across our studio gallery and spotlight space in what promises to be an exciting and innovative display."
"I hope that these striking monochromatic portraits which celebrate the diversity of British cultural life help inspire the next generation of photographers and visitors to the National Portrait Gallery."
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