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Portrait 75

In this issue:

Author Tim Duggan talks to Shane Jenek and Paul Yore about the National Portrait Gallery’s bold new portrait of Courtney Act.

  • We delve into Kaylene Whiskey’s commissioned portrait of Olympic champion Cathy Freeman.
  • To honour the last-ever National Photographic Portrait Prize, we look at the stories behind some of the compelling finalist works acquired for the collection.
  • Portrait Artist of the Year judge Robert Wellington shares his perspective on the popularity of portrait prizes in an extract from his Andrew Sayers Memorial Lecture.
  • In celebration of our new collection exhibition Power suits: The fit within the frame, fashion writer Justine Cullen charts the role of the suit in Australia’s shifting ideas of identity and influence through 12 key fashion moments.

Plus find out what’s happening at the National Portrait Gallery, from exhibitions here and on the road to new commissions and acquisitions. And lots more!

Articles from this issue will be published online when Portrait 76 is on sale. Until then, you can purchase Portrait 75 online from The Curatoreum or join our Circle of Friends and we'll send you a copy for free!

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