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The photograph was a brief, candid moment, which unfolded into a portrait. Peter and I were in Silverton, NSW, chatting as our students explored the town. The weak afternoon light suddenly became dramatic and defined, so I asked Peter if I could take his portrait.
First Ladies profiles women who have achieved noteworthy firsts over the past 100 years.
Jude Rae’s high reputation rests on her austere, cerebral still lifes of gas canisters, electric jugs and jars, which she groups and rearranges for paintings that catch their difficult curves and reflections. Her self-portrait’s likewise thoughtfully composed.
Tom Fryer surveys the twentieth-century architectural project, and finds representation and the portrait were integral elements.
The bronze sculpture by Julie Edgar reflects through both the material and representation the determined and straight-forward nature of Brabham.
To celebrate the new exhibition Australian Love Stories, renowned Australian glass artist Harriet Schwarzrock has been commissioned to make a large-scale installation reflecting on the role the heart plays as our emotional centre.
The Board of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Karen Quinlan as its incoming Director.
Let’s look closely at the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022 together! For students and family groups.
Michael Desmond discusses the iconic picture of two Rugby League players which became known as 'The Gladiators'.
Vanity Fair Editor David Friend describes how the rebirth of the magazine sated our desire for access into the lives of celebrities and set the standard for the new era of portrait photography.
I like talking about Drendel’s pictures as if they expressed dreams of my own.
Richard Flanagan (b. 1961) was born in Longford in northern Tasmania, the second youngest of the six children of Archie Flanagan, a primary school principal, and his wife Helen.
1 portrait in the collection
Sandra Phillips on portraits of Indigenous activism from Cairns Art Gallery’s 2019 Queen’s Land Blak Portraiture exhibition.
The first collaborative commission has arrived. It's a self portrait, it's ceramic and it's from Hermannsburg.
Michael Desmond profiles the Australian songwriter and performer Neil Murray and his contribution to Australian music.
Access support for a visiting the Gallery before the general 10:00am opening time.