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Beach scene
Magazine article by Andrew Maccoll, 2012
Photographer Andrew Maccoll tells the story behind his portrait of dual world champion pro surfer Mick Fanning.
A serious man
Magazine article by Alistair McGhie, 2010
Alistair McGhie discusses Andrew MacColl's portrait photograph of Australian comedian Mick Molloy.
Indomitable spirit
Magazine article by Ricky Maynard, 2010
Photographer Ricky Maynard talks us through the creation of the portrait commission of Mick Dodson.
Form and reality
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
A photographic portrait by Kerry Dundas captures the contemplative mind of visionary painter Godfrey Miller.
Portrait 37
September - November 2010
Magazine
This issue features Jenny Sages, Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud, Brook Andrew's portrait of Marcia Langton, Nicholas Harding, Lola Montez, Mick Molloy and more.
Portrait 42
February - May 2012
Magazine
This issue features Del Kathryn Barton, Renaissance Portraiture in New York, Australian impressionists, Nikki Toole’s Skater project, National Photographic Portrait Prize, Andrew Maccoll & Mick Fanning and more.
Portrait 35
March - May 2010
Magazine
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.
Interiors
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Christopher Chapman previews the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009.
Feel the music
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Dr Christopher Chapman discusses the portrait of Australian composer Paul Grabowsky by photographer Martin Philbey.
Insightful
Magazine article by Robert McFarlane, 2004
Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.
Australians in Hollywood
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2003
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Friends and Acquaintances
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
Dr. Sarah Engledow discusses a collection of drawings and prints by the Victorian artist Rick Amor acquired in 2005.
Be frank
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2020
Close encounters are the genesis for Graeme Drendel’s enticing portraiture.
Diamond Doll
Magazine article by Karen Vickery, 2016
Karen Vickery delights in a thespian thread of the Australian yarn.
Great Scots
Magazine article by Diana O'Neil, 2017
Diana O’Neil samples the tartan treats on offer in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
The last word
Magazine article by Dr David Hansen, 2022
David Hansen’s tribute to his close friend, prince of words and former National Portrait Gallery director, the late Angus Trumble.