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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 both past and present.

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

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Tina
Tina
Tina

50 years of Tina

by Jacqueline Maley

Jacqueline Maley talks to Tina Arena and Georges Antoni about the Gallery’s new commissioned portrait of the Australian music icon.
Dolly Flying to Iwantja, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly Flying to Iwantja, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey
Dolly Flying to Iwantja, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey

A-lista Sista

by April Phillips

April Phillips dives into the wonderful world of Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.
I AM A NEW WOMAN series
I AM A NEW WOMAN series
I AM A NEW WOMAN series

I Am A New Woman

Alison Alder’s dynamic series of prints champions trailblazing women who fought for social and political change.

Portrait Artist of the Year

by Rachel Hopkins

Rachel Hopkins goes behind the scenes of the new ABC competition series, Portrait Artist of the Year.
The Matildas
The Matildas
The Matildas

The Matildas Effect

by Sarah Oakes

23 players, seven shoots, three countries and one artist. Sarah Oakes shares how the National Portrait Gallery delivered its most ambitious portrait in 25 years.
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists
Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Shared affinities

by Dr Emma Kindred and Isobel Parker Philip

Emma Kindred and Isobel Parker Philip tease out the uncanny parallels between artists John Brack and Noel McKenna.
Seeking affirmation of a mother
Seeking affirmation of a mother
Seeking affirmation of a mother

In profile

by Serena Bentley

Serena Bentley talks to multidisciplinary artist Scotty So about drag, mother figures, holograms and the performative nature of identity.
Costa (it's not ours it's us)
Costa (it's not ours it's us)
Costa (it's not ours it's us)

Why portraiture?

by Rob McHaffie

Rob McHaffie reflects on his experience, process and motivation for making portraits.

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Portrait 73

Glynis Traill-Nash explores a new Romance Was Born commission, Emma Kindred looks at Vincent Namatjira, and Rebecca Blake profiles NPPP finalist Gerwyn Davies.
Portrait 72
Portrait 72
Portrait 72
Portrait 72

Portrait 72

Thom Roberts reveals the stories behind some of his portraits, Rebecca Harkins-Cross on Carol Jerrems, and Daniel Browning reflects on Tracey Moffatt’s 1986 series Some lads.
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