Delve into the lives, loves and labour of the world’s most prominent portrait galleries in this international conversation series.
Robin Sellick captured a rare moment of quietude from the late conservation star Steve Irwin.
Seventeen of Australia’s thirty prime ministers to date are represented in the contrasting sizes, moods and mediums of these portraits.
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.
An interview with the photographer.
The exhibition will include works of art from the NPG Canberra's permanent collection with some inward loans and aims to highlight the achievements of notable Australians.
Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.
US artist Cayce Zavaglia reveals human duality in her striking embroidered portraiture.
Artist David M Thomas lists some of the ideas and influences behind his video portraits.
The Glossy 2 exhibition highlights the integral role magazine photography plays in illustrating and shaping our contemporary culture.
Whether the result of misadventure or misdemeanour, many accomplished artists were transported to Australia where they ultimately left a positive mark on the history of art in this country.
Jane Raffan investigates auction sales of self portraits nationally and internationally.
Joanna Gilmour on Tom Durkin playing with Melbourne's manhood.
Henry Mundy's portraits flesh out notions of propriety and good taste in a convict colony.
