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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Monday 22 February – Thursday 4 March 2027

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Johnny O'Keefe
Johnny O'Keefe
Johnny O'Keefe
Johnny O'Keefe

Power suits

The fit within the frame

Currently on view

Celebrate the fashion icon in a playful display of more than 100 collection works and select loans. Meet significant Australians in their finest from Johnny O’Keefe, Sherbet and Nicole Kidman to influential judges, politicians, entrepreneurs and scientists.
Justine Clarke, 2026 Jasmine Lancaster Merton
Justine Clarke, 2026 Jasmine Lancaster Merton
Justine Clarke, 2026 Jasmine Lancaster Merton
Justine Clarke, 2026 Jasmine Lancaster Merton

Justine Clarke by Jasmine Lancaster Merton

Portrait Artist of the Year

Exhibition closes 29 March

Season 2 of ABC’s hit series Portrait Artist of the Year is nearly here! See artists at work over eight episodes as 54 contestants vie for the opportunity to have their work hang at the National Portrait Gallery!
The Daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton
The Daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton
The Daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton
The Daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton

Maiden Mother Crone

Exhibition closes 23 May

Enter the intricate and elaborate worlds of contemporary artists Del Kathryn Barton, Emily Hunt and Jess Johnson.

Bookings available
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table

Little Faces

10:30am, Mon 22 Feb

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Janenne Eaton’s portrait of Professor John Mulvaney.

Bookings required
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table

Little Faces

10:30am, Tue 23 Feb

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Janenne Eaton’s portrait of Professor John Mulvaney.

Bookings required
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table

Little Faces

10:30am, Wed 24 Feb

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Janenne Eaton’s portrait of Professor John Mulvaney.

Bookings required
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table

Little Faces

10:30am, Thu 25 Feb

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Janenne Eaton’s portrait of Professor John Mulvaney.

Bookings required
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table
A child drawing on paper at a table

Little Faces

10:30am, 11:30am, Fri 26 Feb

Join us for a playful morning together as we look at Janenne Eaton’s portrait of Professor John Mulvaney.

Bookings required

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Friday 5 March – Monday 15 March 2027

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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