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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.

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Blow Back

Blow Back

Blow Back

Blow Back, 2018

Portrait, pigment photographic prints on paper, hand ground glass

Gift of the artist 2024. Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program.

Adut, The Studio Series, 2015 Atong Atem

Icons and Identities

General content

It’s often thought that foremost among portraiture’s many functions is the documentation of individuals who are celebrated and familiar, or who best exemplify the temper and identity of a certain place at a certain time.

Sammy Dodd

2022 Annual Appeal

In 2022 the Annual Appeal was focussed on Mayatjara by Robert Fielding, a series of 24 photographs of Elders of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara community.

Seven sisters song Kaylene Whiskey

You are who?

Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2022

Joanna Gilmour reflects on merging collections and challenging traditional assumptions around portraiture in WHO ARE YOU.

Penelope Seidler

Penelope Seidler

Penelope Seidler

Penelope Seidler, 2019 (printed 2021)

Portrait, pigment ink print on paper

Purchased 2021

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan

Pat Corrigan, 2007 (printed 2021)

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2021

Chandler Coventry

Chandler Coventry

Chandler Coventry

Chandler Coventry, 1999

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2021

Geoffrey Legge and Frank Watters

Geoffrey Legge and Frank Watters

Geoffrey Legge and Frank Watters

Geoffrey Legge and Frank Watters, 1999

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Purchased 2021

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher, 1994

Portrait, ilfochrome photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie, 1994

Portrait, ilfochrome photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

Wendy Whiteley

Wendy Whiteley

Wendy Whiteley

Wendy Whiteley, 1993

Portrait, ilfochrome photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

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Annual Appeal

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Portrait Donors

First-Class Marksman, 1946 by Sidney Nolan

Money for Myth

Magazine article by Jane Raffan, 2015

Australian character on the market by Jane Raffan.

Marilyn Darling interview video: 2 minutes

Marilyn Darling

by Anne Zahalka

Marilyn Darling talks about the creation of her portrait, and the photographic process.

Home 6, Hedy Zahalka, 2006 by Anne Zahalka

Home 6, Hedy Zahalka, 2006

by Anne Zahalka

Marilyn Darling AC

Support Crew

Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011

Portraits of philanthropists in the collection honour their contributions to Australia and acknowledge their support of the National Portrait Gallery.

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC, 2010

Portrait, colour transparency on lightbox

Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2010

The cook (Michael Schmidt/architect), 1987

Hall of mirrors

Magazine article by Naomi Cass, 2007

Naomi Cass, Director of the Centre of Contemporary Photography, in conversation with Anne Zahalka.

The Bathers, 1989

Hall of Mirrors

Anne Zahalka Portraits 1987-2007

Previous exhibition, 2007

Hall of Mirrors: Anne Zahalka Portraits 1987-2007 explores the thread of portraiture through the artist's prolific career, now spanning more than 20 years.

Portrait bust of Dr Christine Rivett

A gift for all ages

Magazine article by Rod Kemp, 2003

The then Minister for the Arts and Sport, Rod Kemp, reflects on the value of the Cultural Gifts Program.

Margaret Wilson

Margaret Wilson

Margaret Wilson

Margaret Wilson, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Kerrie Lester

Kerrie Lester

Kerrie Lester

Kerrie Lester, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie

Susan Norrie, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Helen Eager

Helen Eager

Helen Eager

Helen Eager, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Mandy Martin

Mandy Martin

Mandy Martin

Mandy Martin, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

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Dr B Marika AO, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Ann Thomson

Ann Thomson

Ann Thomson

Ann Thomson, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Mary MacQueen

Mary MacQueen

Mary MacQueen

Mary MacQueen, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Ada Bird Petyarre

Ada Bird Petyarre

Ada Bird Petyarre

Ada Bird Petyarre, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Self portrait

Self portrait

Self portrait

Self portrait, 1990

Portrait, type C Duraflex print on paper

Gift of Leo Christie 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Blow Back

Anne Zahalka

Photo media artist Anne Zahalka was born in Sydney in 1957, following her parent’s migration to post-war Australia.

19 portraits in the collection

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