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Jennifer Higgie uncovers the intriguing stories behind portraits of women by women in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.
Joanna Gilmour brings a mindful Douglas Mawson’s perspective to bear on the concept of isolation.
Warm heart of mine
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2019
Born: 1965, Sydney
Works: Sydney
Tenille Hands explores a portrait prize gifted to the National Screen and Sound Archive.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2018
Sarah Engledow on Messrs Dobell and MacMahon and the art of friendship.
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.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2014
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010
Gift of Gareth Mawson Thomas and Pamela Karran-Thomas of the Mawson family 2010. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Gareth Mawson Thomas and Pamela Karran-Thomas of the Mawson family 2010
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Frank Hurley's celebrated images document the heroism and minutiae of Australian exploration in Antarctica.
Gift of Sally Douglas 2009
The exhibition will include works of art from the NPG Canberra's permanent collection with some inward loans and aims to highlight the achievements of notable Australians.