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Citizen Kenne
Magazine article by April Thompson, 2013
April Thompson explores an exhibition of Ingvar Kenne’s global portrait project.
Ryan Presley
In conversation
Magazine article by April Phillips, 2024
April Phillips (Wiradjuri-Scottish, kalari/galari) yarns with Marri Ngarr artist Ryan Presley about portraiture, resilience and the spirit held within fire.
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.
Thinking about architecture and portraiture
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Dr Christopher Chapman describes the experimental exhibition Portraits + Architecture
Australian visit in Denmark
Magazine article by Mette Skougaard, 2006
In April 2006 the National Portrait Gallery showcased Australian portraits at the Fredenksborg Castle in Denmark.
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Ryan Presley about portraiture, Emma Kindred on the career of Joan Ross, Ellie Buttrose looks at Archie Moore’s kith and kin, and Joanna Gilmour steps into the world of Julie Rrap.
Humour’s warm refuge
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2017
Angus Trumble pays tribute to John Clarke.
Ready , set... shoot
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
The exhibition Flash: Australian Athletes in Focus offers various interpretations of sporting men and women by five Australian photographers.
The man behind the art
Magazine article by Giles Auty, 2002
Giles Auty introduces British painter John Wonnacott who will talk at the National Portrait Gallery on 2 November 2002.
Colour by numbers
Magazine article by Alistair McGhie, 2019
Alistair McGhie explores the many shades of Angélica Dass’ Humanæ project.
Why do painted portraits still matter?
Magazine article by Sandy Nairne, 2006
Lecture by Sandy Nairne, Director, National Portrait Gallery, London, given at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra on 28 April 2006.
Australian Princess
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2005
The full-length portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark by artist Jiawei Shen, has become a destination piece for visitors.
The inner voice
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011
Dr Christopher Chapman, curator of Inner Worlds: Portraits & Psychology looks at Albert Tucker's Heidelberg military hospital portraits.
Modern Australian Women
Magazine article by Gillian Raymond, 2005
Close contemporaries, Thea Proctor, Margaret Preston and Grace Cossington Smith were frequently sources of inspiration and irritation to each other.
Start Your Engines...
Magazine article by Catherine McDonough, 2006
The bronze sculpture by Julie Edgar reflects through both the material and representation the determined and straight-forward nature of Brabham.
Tender tragedies
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2006
George Foxhill's self portraits were the subject of a small focus display at the National Portrait Gallery in 2006.