Aspects of singer songwriter Paul Kelly’s performance persona are communicated by portraits selected from a range of artists and leading music photographers in this focus exhibition. The exhibition is developed in partnership with Shark Island Productions with the support of the Caledonia Foundation.
This learning resource package is designed for educators of secondary students as a companion to the National Portrait Gallery exhibition Paul Kelly & The Portraits.
Dr Anne Sanders previews the works in the new focus exhibition Paul Kelly and The Portraits.
The story behind the creation of the portrait of singer-songwriter Paul Kelly by the artist Jon Campbell.
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The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia. Visitors to the Gallery can follow the development of portraiture from oil painting to digital media.
