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The Lyster
Beards
A strong, silent type of beard; bushy and manly, but also shaped and contained, a restrained version of a Burke or a Parkes.
CO-AP
General content
Based in Sydney, CO-AP endeavour to realise unique outcomes for each project, achieved through a strong and reliable collaborative process.
Vulnerability
More about In the flesh
London-based artist Ron Mueck creates an intense awareness of the different ways in which we experience vulnerability and a strong sense of tenderness is never far away.
Wayne Quilliam
Vox pops
The important part about it is is where it was captured. That's the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, where our remote communities gather every two years to celebrate culture, to share knowledge, and to share stories.
One Millionth Visitor to Portrait Gallery Touring Program
13 November 2017
Archived media releases 2017
The National Portrait Gallery is delighted to announce the Gallery’s Touring Exhibitions Program has welcomed its one millionth visitor.
Maykarran, 2017
by Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu
General content
Finalist, DPA 2017
Single channel HD digital video using projection
Joey Chan
Vox pops
Feeling a bit emotional. Took this portrait and it was the last photo I took of her.
Richard Avedon
Learning resource archive
A companion to our 2013 exhibition Richard Avedon People. This resource ties in with the Australian Curriculum and is designed primarily for upper secondary school teachers of Visual Arts, English, History and Theory of Knowledge.
Our only concern is the void, 2013
by Nik Lee
General content
Winner, MDPA 2013
Boxer, Blake Travers, 2017
by Patrick Bell
General content
Finalist, DPA 2017
Single channel HD digital video
Working with the stars
General content
Photographic portraiture constructs, projects and reinforces images of Australian personalities. The public persona, brand or personal image of an actor, comedian, presenter or musician is partly defined by their portrait – at least for a moment.
The choices of a modern woman
It's Complicated
When opposites attract
Sean Godsell Architects
General content
Based in Melbourne, Sean Godsell is known internationally for his distinctive residential architecture.
stArts with D Performance Ensemble
Artists and Collectives
Based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and the Central Desert Region, stArts with D disability-led performance ensemble collaborates, creates, and presents original works celebrating identity, place and belonging.
The Hinders: doyens of Australian modernism
Passion
Progressive partnership
Nikki Toole
NPPP 2012 learning resource
An interview with the photographer.