The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why.
An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks.
Finally, well-known celebrities Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Princess Eugenie and Claudia Winkleman explain what they head for when they visit the gallery.
Listen to the soundtrack of Stephen’s score to My National Gallery.