# Previously unseen Iris Murdoch artworks, including self-portrait, go on display

A collection of artworks by the late novelist Iris Murdoch, discovered in a hidden room, has been put on public exhibition for the first time. The pieces include a rare self-portrait, offering new insight into her private life and creative process. The display sheds light on a lesser-known artistic side of the celebrated author.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/aug/14/iris-murdoch-artworks-secret-room-self-portrait-novelist) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:00:20 GMT