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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Joey, 2014 by Elke Meitzel

Joey, 2014

by Elke Meitzel
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Wild Man, 2005 by Ron Mueck

Vulnerability

More about In the flesh

London-based artist Ron Mueck creates an intense awareness of the different ways in which we experience vulnerability and a strong sense of tenderness is never far away.

Portrait of Mrs Fairfax
Portrait of Mrs Fairfax
Portrait of Mrs Fairfax

Portrait of Mrs Fairfax, n.d.

an unknown artist
Portrait, oil on canvas

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of John Fairfax Holdings Ltd 2002
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program

Behind your eyes, between your ears

Brainwave interactive artwork by George Khut
Previous exhibition, 2016

As the subject changes the quality of their attention and mental focus, the portrait transforms, both appearance and sound.

Leon, 2020 Nick Moir

Leon

Nick Moir
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Wayne Quilliam

Wayne Quilliam

Vox pops

The important part about it is is where it was captured. That's the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, where our remote communities gather every two years to celebrate culture, to share knowledge, and to share stories.

Closer to Heaven, 2013 by Molly Harris

Closer to Heaven, 2013

by Molly Harris
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10pm-1am # 7, 2006 by Simon Obarzanek

10pm-1am # 7, 2006

by Simon Obarzanek
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My Olivia, 2017 by Filomena Rizzo

My Olivia, 2017

by Filomena Rizzo
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Matthew Martin, 2013 by Andrew Cowen

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2014

Previous exhibition, 2014

The National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition is selected from a national field of entries that reflect the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.

Isaiah, arms and legs folded, 2015 by Marc Bowden

Isaiah, arms and legs folded, 2015

by Marc Bowden
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A new beginning, 2019 Dagmar Cyrulla

A new beginning, 2019

Dagmar Cyrulla
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Tiffany, 2015 by Brett Canet-Gibson

Tiffany, 2015

by Brett Canet-Gibson
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Adalita Srsen, 2013 by Anita Beaney

Adalita Srsen, 2013

by Anita Beaney
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Unconditional Love, 2006 by Samuel Khusunawi

Unconditional Love, 2006

by Samuel Khusunawi
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