abstract:Alexander Robert "Sandy" Nairne CBE FSA (born 8 June 1953) is a British museum director and writer. Since 2002, he has been the director of the National Portrait Gallery.
SandyNairne, former Director of Programmes at the Tate who oversaw the operation, also emphasises the Tate's working relationship with the appropriate authorities.
Also in the arts world, Donmar Warehouse artist director Michael Grandage, National Portrait Gallery director SandyNairne, artist Gillian Ayres and textile designer Celia Birtwell were appointed CBEs.