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Penny Grist on motivation, method and melancholy in the portraiture of Darren McDonald.
Peter Ciemitis breached regulations when creating the portrait of the polymath environmental scientist George Seddon.
David Ward writes about the exhibition Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture on display at the National Portrait Gallery, Washington.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers celebrates the support given to the Gallery by Gordon and Marilyn Darling.
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Penelope Grist spends some quality time with the Portrait Gallery’s summer collection exhibition, Eye to Eye.
Nancy Wake AC (b. 1912), one of the most decorated women of World War 2, earned the name the 'White Mouse' for her maddening ability to evade the Gestapo.
Sandra Bruce explores a new acquisition that has within it a story of interconnectivities in the Australian art world.
William Yang shares the stories behind his autobiographical self portraits that celebrate his cultural heritage and identity.
In April 2006 the National Portrait Gallery showcased Australian portraits at the Fredenksborg Castle in Denmark.
Phil Manning celebrates a century of Brisbane photographic portraiture.
Michael Desmond profiles the Australian songwriter and performer Neil Murray and his contribution to Australian music.
Michelle Fracaro examines the life of World War II nurse Margaret Anderson, whose portrait by Napier Waller is in the NPG collection.
As part of its ongoing program of commissions of portraits of prominent Australians, the National Portrait Gallery has unveiled a portrait of Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson-Nelson by South Australian artist Avril Thomas.