Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ image added to the National Portrait Gallery
A photograph of Charli XCX associated with her acclaimed 2024 album *Brat* has been added to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. The inclusion recognises the cultural influence of the artist and an album whose visual identity and music became a prominent part of contemporary pop culture.
The image was taken by photographer David Levene for a 2024 profile in *The Guardian*, and depicts Charli XCX against the album’s distinctive lime-green backdrop. *Brat* reached number one in the UK album charts and helped drive a wider “Brat summer” trend, making the photograph a record of a significant moment in British popular music.
- A Charli XCX *Brat* photograph has entered the National Portrait Gallery collection.
- The image was taken by David Levene for *The Guardian*.
- *Brat* became a major UK pop-cultural phenomenon.