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A vibrant expression of Chinese culture and reflection on contemporary portraiture, drawn from the Uli Sigg collection.
The Darling Portrait Prize is a biennial national prize for Australian portrait painting honouring the legacy of Mr L Gordon Darling AC CMG (1921-2015). The winner receives a cash prize of $75,000.
On show in Gallery 3, One-on-one showcases portraits of pairs from the collection from the 1800s to today.
The Australian of the Year Awards have often provoked controversy about who is selected and whether their achievements are remarkable.
The considered matching of artist to subject has produced an amazing collection of unique and original works in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery