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Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia

Floral Extravaganza

Magazine article by Serena Bentley, 2025

Serena Bentley talks to In Bloom artists Nathan Beard, Pamela See and Angela Tiatia about their fascination for florals.

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Wedgwood and Bentley

Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), potter and industrialist, became an apprentice to his potter brother, Thomas, at an early age.

1 portrait in the collection

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Kylie Minogue 1, 2018 (printed 2020)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2020

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Kylie Minogue 2, 2018 (printed 2020)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2020

Jasperware medallion of Captain James Cook

Jasperware medallion of Captain James Cook

Jasperware medallion of Captain James Cook

Jasperware medallion of Captain James Cook, 1779

Wedgwood and Bentley

Portrait, white on blue Jasper Ware in oval shaped wood and gilt frame

Purchased with funds provided by Robert Oatley AO 2007

Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley, Leigh Robb

Judges statements

General content

The judges for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025 are Benjamin Law, Serena Bentley and Leigh Robb.

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2020

Portrait Donors

Portrait 73

Glynis Traill-Nash explores a new Romance Was Born commission, Emma Kindred looks at Vincent Namatjira, and Rebecca Blake profiles NPPP finalist Gerwyn Davies.

Untitled #01 (from the series Code Black/Riot), 2024 Hoda Afshar

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Previous exhibition, 2025

The NPPP is an annual prize for Australian photographers. The year’s most outstanding photographic portrait is awarded a $30,000 cash prize and photographic equipment valued at $20,000 courtesy of our Imaging Partner, Canon Australia.

Blue Tongue, 2025 Natalie Grono

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Primary teachers resource

Learning resources

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to spark discussion, encourage exploration and invite creativity for students in Years 3–6.

Individuation - Persona, 2024 Michael Cook

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2025

Secondary teachers resource

Learning resources

The portraits in this resource have been chosen to prompt discussion, critical reflection and creative responses from students in secondary years.

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Bremer (also Breamer) (1897–1943), actor, was born in Double Bay, Sydney, in June 1897 into a British-Australian naval family.

2 portraits in the collection

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer, c. 1920

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2017

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer

Sylvia Breamer, c. 1917-1919

an unknown artist

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2017

Places of Worship, 2021 The Huxleys

House of Heroes

Event, Friday 20 February

The Gallery’s annual Late Night event is back in 2026! Curated by sensational duo Will and Garrett Huxley (The Huxleys), this iteration celebrates Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey and her vibrant exhibition Super Kaylene Whiskey.

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