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Portrait of the artist as a young man

Dr Sarah Engledow explores the early life and career of John Brack.

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Self portrait 1955

Self portrait, c. 1948 John Brack. © Helen Brack

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Bonfire of the vanities

Magazine article by Stuart Purves, 2016

Australian Galleries Director Stuart Purves tells the story of two portraits by John Brack.

Somewhere to hang your cap

Magazine article by Beatrice Thompson, 2007

A pair of portraits by John Brack; Portrait of Kym Bonython and Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap combine to create a quirky depiction of their subject.