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The boy, the bed and the gun

Christopher Chapman contemplates the provocative performance art of Chris Burden. 

Movement is my radar

Michael Desmond charts the path of portraiture, arriving at Julian Opie’s digital realm.

Love & loss

Open Air

Open Air is an exhibition of portraits of Australians in environments of particular significance to them.

NPPP 2010 exhibition essay

Dr Christopher Chapman, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2010 Prize.

The Story So Far...

A reflection on the National Portrait Gallery's first four years.

So Fine

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.

Insightful

Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.

Mental as everything

Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, is best-known for his Mambo imagery but he also paints a lot of self portraits.

Uncommon Australians

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.

Sir John Henry Lefroy

Sir John Henry Lefroy (1817–1890), governor, army officer and meteorologist, entered the Royal Military Academy at age 14 and became a second lieutenant with the Royal Artillery in late 1834.

The Obama effect

Kim Sajet reflects on two portraits with a power that extends beyond gallery walls.

On the road again

Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.

The shipwright's arms

Joanna Gilmour explores the life and times of convict-turned-artist William Buelow Gould.

Rock art

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.

Some women you may not know

‘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.’