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Some women you may not know
Alison Alder
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Some women you may not know
Alison Alder
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Alan Alder
Biography
Alan Alder (1937–2019), dancer and ballet teacher, began his career studying tap and Scottish highland dancing in Canberra.
2 portraits in the collection
Alan Alder, c. 1970 (printed 2012)
Janice McIllree
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Janice McIllree 2012
Alan Alder, c. 1970 (printed 2012)
Janice McIllree
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Janice McIllree 2012
Alison Rehfisch
Biography
Alison Baily Rehfisch (1900–1975) was born Alison Green in Woollahra, New South Wales, to parents who 'were very interested in painting – in all the arts: music, literature, everything'.
2 portraits in the collection
Alison Rehfisch
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 1965
Double Self Portrait in Mirror, c. 1936
Alison Rehfisch
Portrait, oil on hessian
Purchased 2023
George Duncan, c. 1940
Alison Rehfisch
Portrait, oil on hessian laid on cardboard
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Mrs Margaret Adams 1999
Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay, 2016
Gary Grealy
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2018
Alison Alder
Artists and Collectives
One of Australia’s preeminent printmakers, Alison Alder explores social and political issues through her art practice from her studio in Mongarlowe on Yuin Country.
Artists and Collectives
General content
Arts Project Australia, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, ‘stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble, Abdul Abdullah, Alison Alder, Amrita Hepi, Atong Atem, Christopher Bassi, Kate Beynon, Mia Boe, Baby Guerrilla, Tarryn Gill, Julie Gough, Naomi Hobson, Deborah Kelly, Fiona McMonagle, Angelica Mesiti, Dylan Mooney, Nell, Sally Smart, Vipoo Srivilasa, Latai Taumoepeau and Kaylene Whiskey.
The Queen of Deakin, 2017
by Julia Ann Cameron
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Gallery Three
Current exhibition
Gallery Three features major new acquisitions, collection highlights and favourites.
2014-15 Acquisition Fund
Annual Appeal
Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017
Previous exhibition, 2017
The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.