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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

Recorded 1965

Purchased 2023



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Mrs Margaret Adams 1999

Alison Alder’s dynamic series of prints champions trailblazing women who fought for social and political change.



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2018



Purchased with donor funds 2024



Gift of the Windeyer family 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.



Gift of the Windeyer family 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.



Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the Windeyer family 2009
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program



Gift of the Windeyer family 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.



Gift of the Windeyer family 2009. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

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.


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 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.