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Residency prize winner, MDPA 2015

Uncommon Australians

This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.

Uncommon Australians

Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.

Henry Edwards, c. 1874

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015

History

How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be

Surface tension

Joanna Gilmour on the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2013.

NPPP 2013 exhibition essay

Joanna Gilmour, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2013 Prize.

First Ladies

First Ladies profiles women who have achieved noteworthy firsts over the past 100 years.

Joe and Brenda, 1990 (printed 2013)

Purchased 2013

Ross Edwards, 2013

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2013
To mark the 70th birthday of composer Ross Edwards (23 December 2013)

McLean Edwards, 2006

The Seekers reunite 50 years on, 2011

Gift of Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley 2012. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Doodles of the Diva

Three tiny sketches of Dame Nellie Melba in the NPG collection were created by the artist who was to go on to paint the most imposing representation of the singer: Rupert Bunny.

Husbands and Wives

'I have just been to my dressing case to take a peep at you.

Australian of the Year

The Australian of the Year Awards have often provoked controversy about who is selected and whether their achievements are remarkable.

Robert Edwards, 2009

Commissioned with funds provided by Art Exhibitions Australia 2009