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Penelope Grist speaks to Bill Henson and Simone Young to discover the origins of the artist’s stunning photographic triptych.
Bon Scott and Angus Young photographed by Rennie Ellis are part of a display celebrating summer and images of the shirtless male.
Photographer Gary Grealy discusses his passion for portraiture.
Dr Sarah Engledow explores the early life and career of John Brack.
Paul Cézanne, Bill Henson and Simone Young, Australian cinema’s iconic women, and feminist portraits by Kate Just.
Stevie Wright (1947-2015), singer-songwriter, came to Australia from England at the age of nine.
Artist Tessa Jones recalls creating her portrait of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock singer and music producer, Ross Wilson.
Anthony Browell reminisces about meeting Rose Lindsay, the wife of Australian artist Norman Lindsay.
Rineke Dijkstra's photographic series of her subject, Almerisa Sehric, evolved over the course of 14 years.
Chris Chapman explains how Matthys Gerber bridges the gap between abstraction and portraiture.
Christopher Chapman immerses himself in Larry Clark’s field of vision.
Michael Desmond profiles a handful of the entrants in first National Photographic Portrait Prize and notes emerging themes and categories.
Dr Christopher Chapman examines Scott Redford's photographic portrait of Australian surfer David 'Rasta' Rastovich.
Nathalie Latham's exhibition Australia's Creative Diaspora explores Australians, in the arts, who live and work internationally.
In April 2006 the National Portrait Gallery showcased Australian portraits at the Fredenksborg Castle in Denmark.