NPG

NPG is an acronym with several notable meanings in art, music, and institutions. The most widely recognized are National Portrait Gallery, a designation used by major portrait galleries in different countries. The National Portrait Gallery in London is an independent museum dedicated to portraits of historically important British figures, while the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. is part of the Smithsonian Institution and focuses on American figures.

In music, NPG refers to New Power Generation, the backing band led by Prince during the 1990s, as well as to Prince’s independent record label, NPG Records, which released material by Prince and related artists. These uses reflect Prince’s creative projects and collaborators during that era.

Outside these contexts, NPG is employed as an acronym in various domains for different organizations, programs, or initiatives whose names begin with N, P, and G. Because the same letters can stand for diverse phrases, the intended meaning is usually clarified by the surrounding context.