# Charli XCX portrait acquired by National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery has added a photograph of singer Charli XCX to its collection, marking her cultural influence. The acquisition, purchased from a recent exhibition, will be displayed alongside other contemporary portraits. This addition highlights the gallery's ongoing effort to document modern pop culture figures.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyrqvz0xwdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:30:37 GMT
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/27/charli-xcx-portrait-added-to-national-portrait-gallery-collection) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:46:44 GMT