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Penelope Grist discovers the rich narratives in Peter Wegner’s series of centenarian portraits.
Bob Ellis (1942–2016) was a journalist, columnist, screenwriter, film director, playwright, speechwriter and critic.
The acquisition of David Moore's archive of portrait photographs for the National Portrait Gallery's collection.
Drawn from the Gallery's collection, the exhibition Face the Music explores the remarkable talents and achievements of Australian musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities associated with the music industry.
The then Minister for the Arts and Sport, Rod Kemp, reflects on the value of the Cultural Gifts Program.
Artist David M Thomas lists some of the ideas and influences behind his video portraits.
Jennifer Coombes explores the lush images of Picnic at Hanging Rock, featuring Anne-Louise Lambert’s Miranda, the face of the film.
Sarah Engledow pens a fond farewell to acclaimed science historian Ann Moyal.
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.
Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.
Joanna Gilmour explores photographic depictions of Aboriginal sportsmen including Lionel Rose, Dave Sands, Jerry Jerome and Douglas Nicholls.
The portrait of Janet and Horace Keats with the spirit of the poet Christopher Brennan is brought to life by artist Dora Toovey.
Studio: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd presents 61 of some of Australia’s most respected and significant painters working in the studio environment.
Bess Norriss Tait created miniature watercolour portraits full of character and life.