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Representations of the inhabitants of the new world expose the complexities of the colonisers' intentions.
Photographer Polly Borland on capturing Queen Elizabeth II.
It has been suggested that Sir Thomas Brisbane’s interest in the New South Wales governorship was as attributable to his passion for astronomy as to the desirability of the position as a prestigious career move.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Lucio Galletto OAM 2012
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.
Paul Kelly & The Portraits presents a multifaceted image of the performer over the course of his career.
Joanna Gilmour explores the enticing urban shadows cast by artists Martin Lewis and Edward Hopper.
A reflection on the National Portrait Gallery's first four years.
Open Air is an exhibition of portraits of Australians in environments of particular significance to them.
This exhibition features new works from ten women artists reinterpreting and reimagining elements of Australian history, enriching the contemporary narrative around Australia’s history and biography, reflecting the tradition of storytelling in our country.
Pat Corrigan's generous gift of 100 photographic portraits by Greg Weight.
Kim Sajet reflects on two portraits with a power that extends beyond gallery walls.
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.
‘Everybody’s lives are built by so many influences, and for me, it is writers, artists and activists who have influenced how I think about the world.’