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The hand of Captain Cook
Google Arts and Culture
Learning resources
Take a close look at a portrait with a hidden message in its hands. For Year 7 – 9 students.
Caroline Zilinsky and John Feitelson
Vox pops
John is a very unique character so I really wanted to capture that uniqueness.
John Brack's Portraiture
Google Arts and Culture
Learning resources
Learn about artist John Brack, who said that portraits involve three people: the painter, the sitter and the viewer. For Year 6 – 8 students.
Tan Le, 2018
by John Tsiavis
General content
Commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018
Jacki Weaver, 2018
by John Tsiavis
General content
Commissioned with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2018
2003
Portrait Donors
2017
Portrait Donors
Arcadia media information
31 July 2014
Archived media releases 2014
Press releases and image downloads for media.
John McRae
NPPP 2012 learning resource
An interview with the photographer.
2004
Portrait Donors
Dr John Janson-Moore
Vox pops
The Zammitt Family is part of a massive series of mine that I've been doing since early 2020, documenting COVID in and around Sydney.
John Dempsey folio
General content
View the full collection of portraits in the exhibition.
2008
Portrait Donors
Sensory Kits
Access
Does a young person in your life need additional support to feel at ease in a public space? Our sensory-friendly kits were developed in collaboration with Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and are free to borrow during your visit.
Larry Clark
Tough & Tender
General content
Larry Clark's black-and-white documentary images of young outsiders reveal raw feelings.
Top of the pops to golden guitars
General content
The Seekers, John Farnham and Lee Kernaghan