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History of the collection
Learn about the origins of our collection
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National Gallery Directors
Directors past and present – meet the people who steer the Gallery
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Collectors and benefactors
Explore the role played by benefactors in developing the national collection
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Research partnerships
The history of collecting and display
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Case studies
Revealing the importance of frames