Search / norm provan

The Gladiators (Norm Provan and Arthur Summons), 1963 (printed 1970s)

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2009

Who's that?

Michael Desmond discusses the iconic picture of two Rugby League players which became known as 'The Gladiators'.

The Captain

It was the norm for eighteenth century men to have clean-shaven faces and to wear wigs, regardless of class or profession.

Mela

Jaya'ism, 2019

Dr John Janson-Moore

The Zammitt Family is part of a massive series of mine that I've been doing since early 2020, documenting COVID in and around Sydney.

Barry Humphries, 1971 (printed 2010)

Purchased 2010

Barry Humphries, 1962

Gift of the artist 2003. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Barry Humphries, 1958

Gift of L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC 1998. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Rarely Everage

The exhibition begins with Barry's childhood in Camberwell, Melbourne and chronicles his days as a struggling actor in Australia and England, his creation of characters including Barry McKenzie, Dame Edna Everage, Sandy Stone and Sir Les Patterson

Lewis Morley

Lewis Morley has a great eye for a shot and a sharp ear for a pun

Hop, skip, shoot

Former NPG Deputy Director, Simon Elliott talks with Ern McQuillan about his life and career as a sports photographer.

Clifton Pugh

This exhibition offers a comprehensive display of Clifton Pugh's portraits revealing his development and growth from tonal paintings to a unique style that was in demand from politicians, artists, academics and Australian personalities.