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Extremely generous and incredibly close

Michael Desmond examines the daguerreotype portraits created by American artist Chuck Close.

The Explorers & Early Colonists of Victoria, 1872

Purchased 2018

Bishop James Moore, c. 1888-1889

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

Dr James Moorhouse, 1878-1879

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

Sir Edward Eyre Williams, 1872

Gift of Ross and Judy O'Connell 2016

The Burke and Wills Monument, 1869

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2001

Martin Schoeller

German-born American photographer Martin Schoeller's first exhibition in Australia presents compelling large-scale portraits. The exhibition explores human identity through photographs of individuals accustomed and unaccustomed to the spotlight.

Portrait 35

This issue features suspected poisoner and portrait artist Thomas Wainewright, Rick Amor, Chuck Close, Mick Dodson, Scott Redford, the National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition and more.

Real close

Peter Ciemitis breached regulations when creating the portrait of the polymath environmental scientist George Seddon.

APS6 Governance and Risk Coordinator

The Governance and Risk Coordinator provides assistance and support to the NPG Board and Executive. The role is responsible for the coordination of Board meetings, providing Secretariat support to the four Board Sub-Committees, and coordinating the preparation of the Corporate Plan and Annual Report.

EL1 Head of Registration

The Head of Registration is essential to the culture of collaboration that underpins the Gallery’s success. Reporting to the Director, Curatorial and Collection, the Head of Registration oversees the management of the NPG collection and registration requirements relating to the exhibition program.

Benjamin Horgan and Jake Scourfield

The Goodall boys

Tracey, 2018