Malcolm Robertson tells the family history of one of Australia's earliest patrons of the arts, his Scottish born great great great grandfather, William Robertson.
The National Portrait Gallery acquired a beguiling silhouette group portrait by Samuel Metford, an English artist who spent periods of his working life in America.
The Australian public was invited in 2008 to vote for their favourite Australian. After the votes were tallied an exhibition of the top-ten Popular Australians and the top-twenty unsung heroes was displayed at the National Portrait Gallery.
Pat Corrigan's generous gift of 100 photographic portraits by Greg Weight.
Bon Scott and Angus Young photographed by Rennie Ellis are part of a display celebrating summer and images of the shirtless male.
Sarah Engledow pens a fond farewell to acclaimed science historian Ann Moyal.
Joanna Gilmour on Tom Durkin playing with Melbourne's manhood.
Michael Desmond discusses the iconic picture of two Rugby League players which became known as 'The Gladiators'.
Scott Redford discusses his dynamic portrait commission of motorcycling champion and 2008 Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner.
Joanna Gilmore delights in the affecting drawings of Mathew Lynn.
Robin Sellick captured a rare moment of quietude from the late conservation star Steve Irwin.
Lauren Dalla examines the life of Australian painter Roy de Maistre and his portrait by Jean Shepeard.
Dr Christopher Chapman discusses the portrait of Australian composer Paul Grabowsky by photographer Martin Philbey.
Blue Mountain, Owner, Trainer, Jockey, James Scobie 1887 by Frederick Woodhouse Snr. is a portrait of James Scobie, well known jockey and eminent horse trainer.
Dr Sarah Engledow describes the achievements of internationally renowned burns and trauma surgeon Professor Fiona Wood.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
