Christopher Steele: A Portraitist Caught in the Crosscurrents of Power The name Christopher Steele might not be instantly familiar to the general public, yet within the hallowed halls of British art and intelligence circles, he represents a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic figure. Born in Aden, Yemen, in 1964 – a heritage that profoundly shaped his worldview – Steele’s artistic journey was inextricably linked with a clandestine career as an MI6 officer, creating a unique intersection between meticulous observation, subtle manipulation, and the creation of strikingly intimate portraits. Hi…