Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Michael Desmond examines the daguerreotype portraits created by American artist Chuck Close.
Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.
James Holloway describes the first portraits you encounter when entering the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Joanna Gilmour describes some of the stories of the individuals and incidents that define French exploration of Australia and the Pacific.
Michael Desmond explores the life of ballerina Irina Baranova through the portrait by Australian artist Jenny Sages.
Jo Gilmour uncovers endearing authenticity in the art of a twice-transported Tasmanian.
Penelope Grist speaks to Bill Henson and Simone Young to discover the origins of the artist’s stunning photographic triptych.
Michael Desmond explores the portraiture of Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud.
Barbara Blackman reflects on her experiences as a life model.
Sarah Engledow lauds the very civil service of Dame Helen Blaxland.
Alison Weir explores the National Portrait Gallery, London and the BP Portrait Award to find what makes a good painted portrait - past and present.
Michelle Fracaro describes Lionel Lindsay's woodcut The Jester (self-portrait).
Joanna Gilmour revels in accidental artist Charles Rodius’ nineteenth century renderings of Indigenous peoples.
Joanna Gilmour profiles the life and times of the shutter sisters May and Mina Moore.
The London-born son of an American painter, Augustus Earle ended up in Australia by accident in January 1825.
