Princess Diana photo exhibit opens at Arlington Museum of Art in Texas

ARLINGTON, Texas — Princess Diana was one of the most photographed women in the world, and a new photo exhibit dedicated to “the people’s princess” by her friend and official royal photographer is open in North Texas.

The “Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition” features a collection of photos taken by official royal photographer and Diana’s friend Anwar Hussein, who died in September, and his sons Samir and Zak. Each image is accompanied by first-hand accounts of the stories behind the photos, told through an in-depth audio guide. Tickets are available on the museum’s website.

The exhibit highlighting the late Princess of Wales is on display at the Arlington Museum of Art through April 6. It features various themed sections, including The Photography Dark Room, Growing, Glam, Hats & Tiaras, Art Installations, Humanitarian and Unguarded.

The Hussein family spent more than four decades working with Diana and her family and received special access to document the lives of the British Royal family.

“Royal photographers are not only technically accomplished professionals. They bring their subjects to light in artistic ways that make us feel closer to those pictured. With a figure like Princess Diana, one of the most photographed people in the world, these images connect us to a deeper sense of who she was at heart,” said UT-Arlington Art and Art History Department Chair Dr. August Jordan Davis.

The Exhibition will also display bespoke art installations from renowned multimedia artist, Pauline Loctin, that inspired by some of Diana’s most famous fashion moments and were developed for the exhibition.

“Photography is one of the most powerful forms of storytelling,” says Arlington Museum of Art President & CEO Chris Hightower. “This exhibition offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Through the lens of these photographers, we see Princess Diana not just as a global figure but as a human being, navigating the complexities of fame, compassion, and her own sense of duty. It’s an opportunity to reflect on her legacy and the profound impact she had on the world.”

Costumes from the new blockbuster movie musical “Wicked” are also on display at the Arlington Museum of Art through April 27.

The free exhibit, called “Wicked Threads: The Artistry of Costume in Oz,” will feature Glinda the Good’s pink bubble dress and the costume Elphaba, also known as the Wicked Witch of the West, wore during her performance of the popular song “Defying Gravity.”