This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.
An interview with the photographer.
The exhibition will include works of art from the NPG Canberra's permanent collection with some inward loans and aims to highlight the achievements of notable Australians.
Artist David M Thomas lists some of the ideas and influences behind his video portraits.
Whether the result of misadventure or misdemeanour, many accomplished artists were transported to Australia where they ultimately left a positive mark on the history of art in this country.
Jane Raffan investigates auction sales of self portraits nationally and internationally.
Henry Mundy's portraits flesh out notions of propriety and good taste in a convict colony.
Sandra Bruce gazes on love and the portrait through Australian Love Stories’ multi-faceted prism.
An exhibition devoted to Hans Holbein's English commissions shows the portraitist bringing across the Channel new technical developments in art - with a dazzling facility.
Michael Desmond reveals the origins of composite portraits and their evolution in the pursuit of the ideal.
Gael Newton delves into the life and art of renowned Australian photographer, Max Dupain.
Bess Norriss Tait created miniature watercolour portraits full of character and life.
Michael Desmond examines the career of the eighteenth-century suspected poisoner and portrait artist Thomas Griffiths Wainewright.
Barry York charts the course from childhood request to autographed celebrity portrait anthology.
