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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Jacqueline Mitelman

'Buddha-nature'

Australian photographer, Jacqueline Mitelman, discusses her process for creating portraiture.

Professor Graeme Clark

'Scientific creativity'

Creator of the bionic ear, the Cochlear Implant, Professor Graeme Clark discusses his life and career.

Michael Leunig

'Drawing the human spirit'

Philosopher, cartoonist and national treasure, Michael Leunig discusses his art.

Glenn Murcutt

'Strength and delicacy'

Award-winning Australian architect, Glenn Murcutt describes the philosophy of his architectural practice and his minimalist portrait by Ken Done.

Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz

Portrait of Australian Society

Civics and citizenship (Years 7 to 10)

Virtual Excursions

How do we participate in this diverse and interconnected world? Reflect on your own civic responsibilities and discover the lives of individuals through their portraits and how they have contributed to Australia’s evolving identity.

Deborah Mailman

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements and activism

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies (Years 4 to 6)

Virtual Excursions

How have artists captured Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in portraits? Learn about the people in the portraits – their achievements, roles, stories of activism and connection with country.

Ricki, 2016 by Chris Budgeon

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017

Photography (Years 7 to 10)

Virtual Excursions

What makes a captivating photographic portrait? Examine a range of historic photographic portraits in our collection through to contemporary works featured in the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017. Examine the photographers’ approaches and learn some techniques to take your portrait photos to the next level!

Charlie Teo

'I would love to be considered mainstream'

Acclaimed neurosurgeon, Charlie Teo discusses the pressures of his career.

Helena Rubinstein in a red brocade Balenciaga gown

Philanthropic donations enable otherwise unobtainable acquisition

20 October 2016

Archived media releases 2016

A magnanimous portrait of Helena Rubinstein has been acquired for the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

David Malouf

'The person who is the writer'

Australian author David Malouf discusses the creation of his portrait by artist Rick Amor.

Dave Graney and Clare Moore

'Why would you want to listen to pub rock?'

Dave Graney and Clare Moore discuss music, photography and bandoleros of meat.

Cadel Evans

'I believed in myself'

Australian champion cyclist Cadel Evans discusses his career.

Portrait of Captain James Cook RN

History in the Frame

History (Years 3 to 6)

Virtual Excursions

From Truganini to Ned Kelly - we investigate a range of portraits to piece together Australia's development as a nation. Discover people's migration and colonisation stories, different perspectives and the historical value of portraiture.

Put Yourself in the Picture

Visual Arts (Foundation to Year 10)

Virtual Excursions

What is a portrait? Explore a selection of historical and contemporary Australian examples and the stories behind them. Be inspired by the artists' techniques to create a self-portrait.

Lowitja O'Donoghue and Robert Hannaford

'I'm going to wear everything red, black, and yellow'

Lowitja O'Donoghue discusses her life and portrait by Robert Hannaford.

Tim Flannery by Robert Hannaford 'The space around', video: 3 minutes and 21 seconds

Tim Flannery by Robert Hannaford

'The space around'

Tim Flannery and artist Robert Hannaford discuss the creation of Tim's portrait.

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