
Commissioned with funds provided by Maliganis Edwards Johnson and Alan Dodge AM 2018

Commissioned with funds provided by Jillian Broadbent AO and Dr Helen Nugent AO 2018.






Photography played a significant role in the circulation of messages about law and order, and in the creation of sensation and celebrity.

With author and media identity Peter FitzSimons.


The works I chose are Quong Tart by Pamela See, and Monga Khan by Peter Drew.

A dynamic panel discussion that interrogates some of the themes revealed in Living Memory.

The photograph was a brief, candid moment, which unfolded into a portrait. Peter and I were in Silverton, NSW, chatting as our students explored the town. The weak afternoon light suddenly became dramatic and defined, so I asked Peter if I could take his portrait.

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.


Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet, David McAllister AM will join the Portrait Gallery’s national collection in a newly-commissioned portrait taken by illustrious Australian photographer, Peter Brew-Bevan.