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The love, life and art of Bazmark
Passion
Fruitful fusion
Andrew Cowen
Winner, National Photographic Portrait Prize 2014
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Andrew Cowen on photographing his friend Matthew Martin.
The photographers
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The eight photographers represent diverse styles, specialities and career paths. Abigail Varney, Peter Brew-Bevan, Martin Philbey, John Tsiavis, Michelle Day, Julian Kingma, and Giovanni Lovisetto.
Last week to vote for your favourite portrait
1 June 2015
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The National Portrait Gallery’s National Photographic Portrait Prize 2015 will close Monday 8 June 2015, this is the last week to visit the exhibition in Canberra and vote for your favourite portrait in the People’s Choice.
Harold David Takes out the People’s Choice Award for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize
8 June 2018
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The votes are in and the National Portrait Gallery is pleased to announce The Honourable Bob Hawke savouring a strawberry milkshake by Harold David is the people’s choice for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2018.
The inside story
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The photographers reveal the technical side of their work and reflect on changes in their profession. Now everyone has a camera in their pocket, is everyone a photographer? What is it like to sustain a career as a photographer in the entertainment industry? How do you work with celebrity subjects, negotiate the complex logistics of big shoots, and create captivating portraits under pressure?
Feather voted the people’s favourite
11 June 2015
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The National Portrait Gallery is thrilled to announce that the People’s Choice award for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize goes to Natalie Grono from Byron Bay for her photograph Feather and the Goddess Pool 2014.
Acknowledgments
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023–25
The Gallery would like to acknowledge and thank the people who contributed their time and expertise to participate in the development of this DIAP.
Textiles Scientist Voted the People’s Favourite
27 March 2019
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The black and white portrait of an elderly woman with sidelong glance and irreverent, contemplative smile has taken out the people’s choice award in this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2018
8 March 2018
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Images for media use will be available from 8 March 2018.
Gary Grealy wins National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017
31 March 2017
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After months of anticipation, the winner for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 has been announced with renowned Sydney portrait photographer Gary Grealy taking out the award. George Fetting, guest judge for the 2017 Prize, was entranced with the evocative nature of the winning portrait Richard Morecroft and Alison Mackay.
Winner announced for National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019
22 February 2019
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From an outstanding field of more than 3,000 entries, culminating in a shortlist of 39 exceptional finalists, the Winner and Highly Commended entries for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize have been named.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2018 winner announced
23 March 2018
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Finalists have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Winner and Highly Commended for the National Photographic Portrait Prize since December. It is our pleasure to announce the Winner for 2018 is Lee Grant for her portrait titled Charlie and Highly Commended has been awarded to Filomena Rizzo for her portrait titled My Olivia.
Richard Avedon People media information
8 August 2013
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Press releases and images downloads for media.
Paul Kelly and The Portraits media information
18 June 2013
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Paul Kelly & The Portraits presents a multifaceted image of the performer over the course of his career.
Some women you may not know
Alison Alder
‘Everybody’s lives are built by so many influences, and for me, it is writers, artists and activists who have influenced how I think about the world.’