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Mirka - 9 Collins Street

Wicked but Virtuous

About Face article

Faith Stellmaker shares pioneering artist and restaurateur Mirka Mora’s lasting legacy on Melbourne’s art, dining and culture.

Wesley Enoch and David McAllister

Splendid, many-splendoured

Magazine article by Sandra Bruce, 2021

Sandra Bruce gazes on love and the portrait through Australian Love Stories’ multi-faceted prism.

Mirka by Mirka

Mirka by Mirka

Mirka by Mirka

Mirka by Mirka, 2000

Portrait, oil on canvas

Purchased with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2021

Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street

New Australians bring creative wealth

Nearest & Dearest

Melbourne’s iconic culture-shapers

Tony Bilson

Eating the seasons

Magazine article by Dr Anne Sanders, 2019

Anne Sanders imbibes Tony Bilson’s gastronomic revolution.

Mirka Mora

Mirka Mora

In their own words

In their own words

Recorded 1965

Mirka Mora

It's a Mora!

Magazine article by Tedi Bills, 2016

Select extracts from Mirka Mora's autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous, provide rich accompaniment to recent Gallery acquisitions.

Woman with Fair Hair and Pink Cardigan, 1949 by John Perceval.

The family scene

Magazine article, 2016

Traudi Allen discovers sensitivity, humour and fine draughtsmanship in the portraiture of John Perceval.

Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street

Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street

Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street

Mirka and Philippe - 9 Collins Street, c. 1966 (printed 2015)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2015

William - Aspendale

William - Aspendale

William - Aspendale

William - Aspendale, 1966 (printed 2015)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2015

Mirka - 9 Collins Street

Mirka - 9 Collins Street

Mirka - 9 Collins Street

Mirka - 9 Collins Street, c. 1966 (printed 2015)

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Gift of the artist 2015

The family

Big bouquet of Blackmans

Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2013

Dr. Sarah Engledow explores the context surrounding Charles Blackman's portrait of Judith Wright, Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith.

Portrait of mother (after Mirka), 2008 by Nat Thomas & Concettina Inserra

Portrait of mother (after Mirka), 2008

by Nat Thomas & Concettina Inserra

Mirka Mora

Mirka Mora

Mirka Mora

Mirka Mora, 1983

Portrait, pencil on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2010
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program

Cormac and Callum, 2008 by Ingvar Kenne

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009

Previous exhibition, 2009

In its second year at the National Portrait Gallery, and for the first time touring to other venues, the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009 continues to present surprising perspectives on the nature of contemporary portrait photography.

Girl (portrait of Barbara Blackman)

Girl (portrait of Barbara Blackman)

Girl (portrait of Barbara Blackman)

Girl (portrait of Barbara Blackman), 1969

Charles Blackman OBE

Portrait, charcoal on paper

Purchased 2009

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