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Portrait painting is a mirror of our times and has played an essential role in the history of art since the beginning of artistic expression. Influenced by political and social conditions, it has developed over the centuries into one of the most important genres in art. However, with the invention of photography 180 years ago, portraiture suddenly had a formidable competitor. Despite this, the painted portrait continues to flourish. This exhibition explores the significance of the depiction of the human figure in contemporary art and the paths individual artists have taken to create modern, …