Warwick Thornton (b. 1970), writer, director and cinematographer, is best known for his film Samson and Delilah.
1 portrait in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned with funds provided by Ian Darling 2013
Sir Warwick Oswald Fairfax (1901-1987), grandson of Sarah and James Fairfax, was the only son of Sir James Fairfax, who had become a partner in the company in the 1880s.
1 portrait in the collection
The photographs in Tough and tender by Warwick Baker reveal intimate connections and moments of closeness.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of John Fairfax Holdings Ltd 2002
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
The life of eccentric Sydney artist Harry 'The Kangaroo' Thornton is yet to be thoroughly researched.
2 portraits in the collection
Sigrid Thorton (b. 1959) began appearing on Australian television in the mid-1970s, in series including Certain Women and Bellbird on the ABC, and Division Four and Prisoner on commercial networks.
1 portrait in the collection
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2018
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the Estate of Harold Thornton 2009
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010
Bob Brown discusses the events that occurred during the Franklin River campaign as depicted in his portrait by Harold 'The Kangaroo' Thornton.
Michael Desmond explores the complex portrait of Dr Bob Brown by Harold 'The Kangaroo' Thornton.
James Oswald Fairfax AO (1933-2017) was the eldest son of Sir Warwick Fairfax.
1 portrait in the collection
Art by Warwick Baker, Chris Burden, Larry Clark, Rozalind Drummond, Nan Goldin, Robert Mapplethorpe and Collier Schorr explores personal relations, individual expression and fluid identity.
This issue features Australian cricketers, surfing legend Isabel Letham, Christos Tsiolkas, Bob Brown's portrait by Harold 'The Kangaroo' Thornton, James Angus, virtual portraits and more.
Wayne Blair (b. 1971), director, actor and writer, became interested in acting and dance while a high school student in Rockhampton in the 1980s.
1 portrait in the collection
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