A reflection on the National Portrait Gallery's first four years.
The death of a gentlewoman is shrouded in mystery, a well-liked governor finds love after sorrow, and two upright men become entangled in the historical record.
![[Self-portrait], 1996](/files/5/e/2/e/i2030-slq.jpg "[Self-portrait], 1996")
The exhibition Reveries: Photography and mortality is a powerful display which brings together images that depict the last phase of people's lives.
Exploring the photographs of Martin Schoeller, Michael Desmond delves into the uneasy pact that exists between celebrity and the camera.
Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.
Former NPG Deputy Director, Simon Elliott talks with Ern McQuillan about his life and career as a sports photographer.
Bon Scott and Angus Young photographed by Rennie Ellis are part of a display celebrating summer and images of the shirtless male.
Dr. Sarah Engledow explores the context surrounding Charles Blackman's portrait of Judith Wright, Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith.
Mark Haworth-Booth explains why Bill Brandt is one of the most important British photographers of the Twentieth Century.
In 2000, Barbara Blackman donated a portrait of her close friends - poet Judith Wright, her husband Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith - painted by Charles Blackman.
The exhibition Portraits for Posterity celebrates gifts to the Gallery, of purchases made with donated funds, and testifies to the generosity and community spirit of Australians.
Gael Newton delves into the life and art of renowned Australian photographer, Max Dupain.
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.
National Photographic Portrait Prize curator, Sarah Engledow, finds reward in a difficult task and ultimately uncovers the essence of portraiture.
Joanna Gilmour explores the life of Chinese-Australian businessman and philanthropist Quong Tart.
Angus Trumble provides poignant context for Aña Wojak’s portrait of Tony Carden.
