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Curators are appointed for their expert knowledge of art, history, and visual culture, particularly related to portraiture, for the core business of developing and presenting innovative and engaging exhibitions, and interpreting the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. The Curator will work with the collection and exhibitions team in the development and delivery of exhibitions and programs, including First Nations content; and liaise with and build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, communities, and other key stakeholders, locally and across Australia. The Curator will possess a strong knowledge of First Nations and Australian art and history. Excellent written and communication skills, together with a highly organised and professional attitude are essential to succeed in this role.
Born: 1961, Hastings, New Zealand
Works: Brisbane
National Portrait Gallery Director Karen Quinlan AM leads the executive team.
Penelope Grist, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2020 Prize.
Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2014 Prize.
Sarah Engledow explores the history of the prime ministers and artists featured in the exhibition.
Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2017 Prize.
Most well-regarded pictures of chickens show them dead. A reliable way to tell if a chicken in a painting is dead is to check if it’s hanging upside down, because unlike, say, cockatoos, chickens don’t practise inversion for enjoyment in life.
It’s a matter beyond dispute that in the entire history of Australian art, it’s Noel McKenna who’s painted the liveliest rendition of the head of a Chihuahua.
Sarah Engledow looks at three decades of Nicholas Harding's portraiture.
