Modern portraiture

An educational journey

Modern Portraiture is an engaging educational program that introduces students to the evolving genre of portraiture in contemporary art. This program explores how artists today are reimagining traditional portraiture by using innovative techniques, materials, and concepts to reflect on identity, culture, and self-expression.

Program highlights:

Guided portraiture tours

Students will explore a collection of modern portraits, examining how contemporary artists use a range of media—from painting and photography to mixed media and digital art—to capture human identity.

Hands-on portraiture workshops

In this interactive workshop, students will create their own modern portraits using a variety of materials and techniques. From traditional pencil sketches to experimental digital portraits, students will learn to express individuality, emotions, and identity in their artwork.

Exploring identity and representation

Through group discussions, students will reflect on how portraiture has been used throughout history to represent identity, status, and culture. The program will emphasize the role of modern portraiture in exploring concepts of race, gender, sexuality, and personal identity.

Planning your visit:

• ‍Booking: School visits must be scheduled in advance. Contact our education coordinator to customize your visit and discuss any specific objectives or creative goals.
• ‍Preparation: Review our pre-visit materials, which provide unique frameworks to help students prepare for a non-traditional, hands-on museum experience. This helps students come with an open mind and ready to break away from conventional thinking.
• ‍Arrival: Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start to allow time for a quick introduction and prepare for an unconventional museum experience.
• ‍Guidelines: Please review our museum guidelines with your students to ensure a respectful environment for learning, creativity, and discovery.

Customizable options:

We understand that each school has its own educational objectives, and we offer customizable options to tailor the experience to your curriculum. Whether you’re focusing on art, history, or social justice, we can break the mold and design a unique learning journey that aligns with your class’s goals.

Support and accessibility

We are committed to making our museum accessible to all students. If you have any special needs or require additional support, let us know when booking, and we will ensure a tailored experience for all participants.