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Tim Fairfax AC

Tim Fairfax, 2018

by Russell Shakespeare
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Commissioned with funds provided by The Calvert-Jones Foundation 2018
Tim Fairfax AC

Philanthropy Australia names Tim Fairfax as Australia’s 2021 Leading Philanthropist

24 November 2021
Archived media releases 2021

Australian philanthropy’s highest honour, the Leading Philanthropist Award, was awarded to Tim Fairfax AC for his significant and enduring contributions to rural and regional Australia, as well as his passionate support and advocacy for organisations involved in education, arts and culture.
HM Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022)

9 September 2022
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The National Portrait Gallery is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Throughout her 70-year reign, Her Majesty represented graciousness, humanity and stability during times of enormous social change.
Reputedly Elizabeth Macarthur, 1785-1790 Unknown

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A Calm So Deep, 2018 by Elizabeth Looker

The National Portrait Gallery Announces Art Handlers’ Award

18 February 2019
Archived media releases 2019

The National Portrait Gallery is excited to announce that Perth photographer Elizabeth Looker has won the Art Handlers’ Award for this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Art Handlers' Award NPPP 2019 video: 1 minute

Art Handlers' Award 2019

James & Michelle
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The Art Handlers' Award for 2019 went to A Calm So Deep, 2018 by Elizabeth Looker.
Darling Portrait Prize winner announcement video: 10 minutes

Winner announcement

“Dancing feet and wild hair...”
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We are delighted to announce the winner of the inaugural $75,000 Darling Portrait Prize is Anthea da Silva with her painting of contemporary dancer Dr Elizabeth Cameron-Dalman OAM.
Gordon and Marilyn Darling

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Favourite portraits

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Sid Myer AM

Foundation members announced

18 May 2015
Archived media releases 2015

The newly-established National Portrait Gallery Foundation met for its inaugural meeting last Friday 15 May in Canberra.
King Edward VII, 1910 by George Lambert

King Edward Terrace

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King Edward Terrace was named in honour of King Edward VII (1841-1910)
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Portrait stories

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The National Portrait Gallery interviewed the 20/20 artists and subjects throughout the commissioning journey. Browse these Portrait Stories to get insights into the incredible achievements of the subjects and the creation of their portraits.
Li Cunxin

Li Cunxin, 2017–2018

by Jun Chen
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Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2018
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