Australia has become recognised for the range and talent of its musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities in general associated with the music industry
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Paul Kelly & The Portraits presents a multifaceted image of the performer over the course of his career.
Joanna Gilmour explores the enticing urban shadows cast by artists Martin Lewis and Edward Hopper.
Open Air is an exhibition of portraits of Australians in environments of particular significance to them.
A reflection on the National Portrait Gallery's first four years.
This exhibition features new works from ten women artists reinterpreting and reimagining elements of Australian history, enriching the contemporary narrative around Australia’s history and biography, reflecting the tradition of storytelling in our country.
Pat Corrigan's generous gift of 100 photographic portraits by Greg Weight.
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.
Kim Sajet reflects on two portraits with a power that extends beyond gallery walls.
Joanna Gilmour explores the life and times of convict-turned-artist William Buelow Gould.
Andrew Mayo talks to three of Australia’s most prominent and prolific music photographers — Martin Philbey, Kane Hibberd and Daniel Boud — about the challenges and inspiration behind their craft.
Commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018
Michael Desmond, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2007 Prize.
Michael Desmond profiles a handful of the entrants in first National Photographic Portrait Prize and notes emerging themes and categories.
Death masks, post-mortem drawings and other spooky and disquieting portraits... Come and see how portraits of infamous Australians were used in the 19th century.
