Joanna Gilmour explores the enticing urban shadows cast by artists Martin Lewis and Edward Hopper.
Christopher Chapman contemplates the provocative performance art of Chris Burden.
Michael Desmond charts the path of portraiture, arriving at Julian Opie’s digital realm.
A reflection on the National Portrait Gallery's first four years.
Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.
Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, is best-known for his Mambo imagery but he also paints a lot of self portraits.
Kim Sajet reflects on two portraits with a power that extends beyond gallery walls.
Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.
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.
Michael Desmond profiles a handful of the entrants in first National Photographic Portrait Prize and notes emerging themes and categories.
Julia Gillard pays poignant tribute to her friend and mentor, the late Joan Kirner, Victoria’s first and only female premier.
Australian photographer Karin Catt has shot across the spectrum of celebrity, her subjects including rock stars, world leaders and actors.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Magda Keaney explores the symbolism in eX de Medici's portrait of Midnight Oil.
Roger Neill delves into the life of a lesser-known Australian diva, Frances Alda.
