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Well, James is my partner's son-in-law, and I've known him for quite a long time.

A magnanimous portrait of Helena Rubinstein has been acquired for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.





Dr Christopher Chapman, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2009 Prize.


Members of the Board, Foundation and staff of the National Portrait Gallery are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Angus Trumble.

The Board of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Karen Quinlan as its incoming Director.

Joanna Gilmour, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2012 Prize.

Directors of the National Portrait Gallery from 1998 to today.

Exploring select works from the NPPP 2012. For secondary students.

Penelope Grist, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2020 Prize.

Michael Desmond, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2007 Prize.

Basil grew into a speckled beauty – a long-legged leaper and an exceptionally vocal dog, with a great register of sounds, ascending in shock value from a whimper to a growl to a bark to a yelp that’s a violation of the ears.