In their own words lead researcher Louise Maher on the novel project that lets the Gallery’s portraits speak for themselves.
Inspiring Australians tell their own stories in a unique new gallery audio tour, developed in collaboration with the National Library of Australia.
Purchased 2020
Commissioned with funds provided by Peter Weiss AO 2018
Recorded 1981
John Zubrzycki meets Australian paint pioneer Jim Cobb.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of David Dridan OAM 2017
Traudi Allen discovers sensitivity, humour and fine draughtsmanship in the portraiture of John Perceval.
Christopher Chapman looks at influences and insight in the formative years of Arthur Boyd.
Joan Sutherland, Robert Helpmann and Raigh Roe
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.
This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.
Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be
Dr. Sarah Engledow explores the context surrounding Charles Blackman's portrait of Judith Wright, Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013
