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Painting of Lily Allen used as album cover on display in museum

Painting of Lily Allen used as album cover on display in museum

A painting of singer Lily Allen by Spanish artist Nieves González is being exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London for one year. The artwork gained recognition after Allen featured it as the cover for her 2023 album, West End Girl.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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