Andrew Sayers asks whether a portrait can truly be the examination of a life.
The exhibition Portraits for Posterity celebrates gifts to the Gallery, of purchases made with donated funds, and testifies to the generosity and community spirit of Australians.
The acquisition of the ivory miniatures of Mortimer and Mrs Lewis.
Michael Desmond examines the career of the eighteenth-century suspected poisoner and portrait artist Thomas Griffiths Wainewright.
Penelope Grist speaks to Robert McFarlane about shooting for the stars.
A reflection on the National Portrait Gallery's first four years.
Christopher Chapman highlights the inaugural hang of the new National Portrait Gallery building which opened in December 2008.
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Kim Sajet reflects on two portraits with a power that extends beyond gallery walls.
The story behind the acquisition of the portrait of Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
Jessica Smith looks at the 'fetching' portrait of Tasmania's first Anglican Bishop, Francis Russell Nixon by George Richmond
A National Portrait Gallery, London exhibition redefines portraiture, shifting the focus towards a new perspective on Pop Art.
Diana O’Neil samples the tartan treats on offer in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Henri-Cartier-Bresson invented the grammar for photographing life in the 20th century.
Joanna Gilmour explores the 1790 portrait of William Bligh by Robert Dodd.
Joanna Gilmour presents John Kay’s portraits of a more infamous side of Edinburgh.
