Nicholas Cullinan is in the news as the National Portrait Gallery’s director, overseeing debates on the Bayeux Tapestry’s UK tour.
The 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the Norman invasion of 1066, will be displayed at the British Museum from September. The loan is a diplomatic achievement but raises concerns over the tapestry's fragility. An estimated 7.5 million visitors are expected, with tickets available from July.