This exhibition showcases the deep holdings of portraits in various forms of media within the ICA Collection, exploring how artists create images of themselves and others to communicate the emotions, politics, and beauty of representation. Portraits offer both artists and sitters a means to convey personal and lived experiences and, through this, an opportunity for viewers to reflect on themselves. Unlike more historical portraits, which often celebrated the aristocracy and those in power, contemporary portraiture explores a broader and more inclusive range of people and identities. This selection of almost thirty works reflects the richness of today’s diverse narratives and reminders of our shared humanity.