Victoria Siddall Appointed First Female Director of National Portrait Gallery

Siddall, a veteran arts leader and environmental advocate, takes over after a major gallery refurbishment.

Siddall previously served as global director of Frieze art fairs and co-founded the Gallery Climate Coalition.
She is known for her stance against fossil fuel sponsorship in the arts.
The National Portrait Gallery recently completed a £41.3 million refurbishment.
Siddall's appointment follows Nicholas Cullinan's move to the British Museum.
Her leadership is expected to continue the gallery's modernization and focus on sustainability.