Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
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"Harley Weir has developed a distinctive photographic language that combines intimacy with a powerful sense of presence."
— Brandei Estes , Other
"We are delighted to acquire this striking portrait of Charli XCX, which captures one of the defining cultural figures of her generation."
— Brandei Estes , Other
Key People
Brandei Estes is a senior curator at the National Portrait Gallery.
Charli XCX is a British pop singer-songwriter known for her innovative music and significant influence in contemporary pop.
Harley Weir is a British photographer known for her distinctive photographic style.
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The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".
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