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The exhibition Reveries: Photography and mortality is a powerful display which brings together images that depict the last phase of people's lives.
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.
Penelope Grist reminisces about the halcyon days of a print icon, before the infusion of the internet’s shades of grey.
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.
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.
The exhibition Aussies all features the ecclectic portrait photography of Rennie Ellis which captures Australian life during the 70s and 80s.
James Angus discusses his major sculpture commission Geo Face Distributor with Christopher Chapman.
Dr Sarah Engledow explores the portraits of writers held in the National Portrait Gallery's collection.