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Aimee Board traces Judy Cassab’s path to the Australian outback, arriving at the junction of inspiration and abstraction.
The oil portrait of Sir Frank Packer KBE by Judy Cassab was gifted to the National Portrait Gallery in 2006.
Ralph Heimans on his portraits, and features on Louis Kahan, Helena Rubinstein, Judy Cassab and Tasmanian convicts.
Jenny Gall delves into Starstruck to celebrate some of Australian cinema’s iconic women.
A photograph of Claudia Karvan that blends actor, character, photographer and captures the creative collaboration of the television series Love my way.
Anne O’Hehir on the seductive power of the film still to reflect and shape ourselves and our cultural landscape.
Joanna Gilmour explores the extraordinary life of Australian female aviator Nancy Bird Walton AO OBE
Jaynie Anderson reflects on her experience as sitter for Reshid Bey’s 1962 portrait.
Penelope Grist speaks to Robert McFarlane about shooting for the stars.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Johanna McMahon revels in history and mystery in pursuit of a suite of unknown portrait subjects.
Roger Neill delves into the life of a lesser-known Australian diva, Frances Alda.
Dr Sarah Engledow writes about the gift of two striking paintings by the Australian artist Ken Done AM.
Celebrates the centenary of the first national art collection, the Historic Memorials Collection, housed at Australia's Parliament House.
David Hansen’s tribute to his close friend, prince of words and former National Portrait Gallery director, the late Angus Trumble.