Echoing 19th-century photography, Rod McNicol's portraits give us a chance to look quietly at the human condition.
Dr Charles Teo, high-profile neurosurgeon, describes how it felt to sit for the portrait by Adam Chang (Hong Jun Zhang).
The newly-established National Portrait Gallery Foundation met for its inaugural meeting last Friday 15 May in Canberra.
Twice rebelled against, and twice vindicated, William Bligh occupies an ambivalent space in Australian history. Angus Trumble, former Director of the National Portrait Gallery, explains.
Chairman Sid Myer AM, Ross Adler AC, Tim Bednall, Jillian Broadbent AC, Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC, Penny Fowler, John Liangis, Dr Helen Nugent AO and Nigel Satterley AM.
Gordon Darling talks about how Jiawei Shen came to paint his portrait.
Marilyn Darling talks about the creation of her portrait, and the photographic process.
Romaldo Giurgola talks about his portrait and the relationship between architecture and landscape.
David Rosetzky and Cate Blanchett talk about the creation of their video portrait.
Live, interactive learning programs coming soon wherever you are.
This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.
Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
Artist Nicholas Harding talks about what was captured in his portrait of Robert Drewe.
Artist Nicholas Harding talks about how he became interested in portraiture, and his motivation in painting Hugo Weaving.
Iconic Australian fashion designer, Akira Isogawa discusses the development of his unique style.
Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC, Tim Fairfax AC and the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2015
