Search / chuck close

Extremely generous and incredibly close

Michael Desmond examines the daguerreotype portraits created by American artist Chuck Close.

The Explorers & Early Colonists of Victoria, 1872

Purchased 2018

Sir Edward Eyre Williams, 1872

Gift of Ross and Judy O'Connell 2016

Bishop James Moore, c. 1888-1889

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

Dr James Moorhouse, 1878-1879

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

The Burke and Wills Monument, 1869

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2001

Martin Schoeller

German-born American photographer Martin Schoeller's first exhibition in Australia presents compelling large-scale portraits. The exhibition explores human identity through photographs of individuals accustomed and unaccustomed to the spotlight.

Portrait 35

This issue features suspected poisoner and portrait artist Thomas Wainewright, Rick Amor, Chuck Close, Mick Dodson, Scott Redford, the National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition and more.

Real close

Peter Ciemitis breached regulations when creating the portrait of the polymath environmental scientist George Seddon.

APS4 Learning Facilitator (Temporary Register)

The Gallery is establishing a temporary register to fill short-term vacancies when they arise throughout the 2023-24 Financial Year. Vacancies could be full-time or part-time.

APS5 Executive Assistant

Reporting to the Executive Officer, the occupant of this position is required to provide high level support to the Director of the Gallery and coordinating workflows in the Executive Office. The successful applicant will have a bright and positive demeanour, the ability to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and highly developed interpersonal skills are essential to be successful in this role.

EL1 Senior Curator, First Nations

Reporting to the Director, Curatorial & Collection, the Senior Curator, First Nations will play a critical role in the strategic direction of the organisation, specifically around the meaningful centring of First Nations perspectives, interpretations and cultural frameworks in both the artistic program and collection development.

APS2 Casual Visitor Services Officers (Temporary Register)

The Visitor Services Officer is part of the Access and Learning Team greeting visitors as part of the front of house team. This role requires experience in dealing with the general public, welcoming at the door and guiding them to the Gallery amenities, scanning pre-sold exhibition tickets, and assisting visitors to various exhibitions in the Gallery.

Benjamin Horgan and Jake Scourfield