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National Gallery Unveils £375 Million Expansion for Modern Art

9/11/2025

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The National Gallery in London plans a £375 million expansion, its largest in 200 years, to incorporate modern art.
Funding includes two record donations of £150 million from the Crankstart Foundation and the Julia Rausing Trust.
Project Domani will add a new wing at St Vincent House, currently a hotel and office space.
An architectural competition will design the new wing, enhancing the gallery's presence near Trafalgar Square.
The gallery will expand its collection to include 20th-century works, collaborating with Tate for acquisitions and loans.

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The National Gallery in London plans a £375 million expansion, its largest in 200 years, to incorporate modern art.
Funding includes two record donations of £150 million from the Crankstart Foundation and the Julia Rausing Trust.
Project Domani will add a new wing at St Vincent House, currently a hotel and office space.
An architectural competition will design the new wing, enhancing the gallery's presence near Trafalgar Square.
The gallery will expand its collection to include 20th-century works, collaborating with Tate for acquisitions and loans.