Johanna McMahon revels in history and mystery in pursuit of a suite of unknown portrait subjects.
Bess Norriss Tait created miniature watercolour portraits full of character and life.
Joanna Gilmour explores the life and art of the Australian artist Janet Dawson.
Michael Desmond explores the life of ballerina Irina Baranova through the portrait by Australian artist Jenny Sages.
Michael Desmond investigates the street art of Shepard Fairey, who was catapulted to fame during the 2008 presidential election with his resonant image of Barack Obama.
Joanna Gilmour discusses the role of the carte de visite in portraiture’s democratisation, and its harnessing by Victoria, the world’s first media monarch.
Michelle Fracaro examines the life of World War II nurse Margaret Anderson, whose portrait by Napier Waller is in the NPG collection.
Projecting the splendour of the empire, and the resolve of its subjects, the bust of William Birdwood keeps a stiff upper lip in the National Portrait Gallery.
Dr. Sarah Engledow tells the story of Australia's first Federal statistician, Sir George Knibbs.
Joanna Gilmour presents John Kay’s portraits of a more infamous side of Edinburgh.
Angus Trumble gazes at the once bright star of photographer Ruth Hollick.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Long after the portraitist became indifferent to her, and died, a beguiling portrait hung over its subject.
Australian Galleries Director Stuart Purves tells the story of two portraits by John Brack.
The National Portrait Gallery joins the Big Draw, a program dedicated to promoting drawing as a tool for thought, creativity, social and cultural engagement.
Jo Gilmour uncovers endearing authenticity in the art of a twice-transported Tasmanian.
