Published on
24/06/2026 - 14:22 GMT+2
The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in London has removed a video installation by British artist Helen Cammock after a row erupted over its characterisation of Winston Churchill’s role in the 1943 Bengal famine.
The NPG had commissioned the artwork, titled "Persistence," as part of a project involving nine artists who offered a reflexive approach on portraiture. Cammock’s output was first exhibited in the London museum in September 2025 and was set to remain on display until August 2026.
The museum said it challenges “the National Portrait Gallery’s position as an institution chiefly known for its representation and celebration of well-known sitters.”
