Dr. Sarah Engledow discovers the amazing life of Ms. Hilda Spong, little remembered star of the stage, who was captured in a portrait by Tom Roberts.
Christopher Chapman delights in the intimacy of Robert Mapplethorpe's photography
Esther Erlich’s portrait of Lady McMahon.
Sarah Engledow previews the beguiling summer exhibition, Idle hours.
Sarah Engledow is seduced by the portraits and the connections between the artists and their subjects in the exhibition Impressions: Painting light and life.
Emanuel Solomon gave shelter to the Sisters of St Joseph upon the excommunication of St Mary MacKillop.
Joanna Gilmour explores the stories behind the ninteenth-century carte de visites of bushrangers Frank Gardiner and Fred Lowry.
Gideon Haigh discusses portraits of Australian cricketers from the early 20th century
In their own words lead researcher Louise Maher on the novel project that lets the Gallery’s portraits speak for themselves.
The London-born son of an American painter, Augustus Earle ended up in Australia by accident in January 1825.
Scott Redford discusses his dynamic portrait commission of motorcycling champion and 2008 Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner.
Joanna Gilmour presents John Kay’s portraits of a more infamous side of Edinburgh.
Penelope Grist finds inspiration in pioneering New Zealand artist, Frances Hodgkins.
Aviation carried women’s roles in society to greater heights – fashion followed suit.
Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, is best-known for his Mambo imagery but he also paints a lot of self portraits.
Alison Weir explores the National Portrait Gallery, London and the BP Portrait Award to find what makes a good painted portrait - past and present.
