'Artist and actors, advancing spasmodically, find their rhythm together' writes Sarah Engledow.
The tragic tale of Tom Wills, the ‘inventor’ of Australian Rules Football.
Marian Anderson’s glorious voice thrust her into stardom, and a more reluctant role as American civil rights pioneer.
The London-born son of an American painter, Augustus Earle ended up in Australia by accident in January 1825.
Scott Redford discusses his dynamic portrait commission of motorcycling champion and 2008 Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner.
Joanna Gilmour presents John Kay’s portraits of a more infamous side of Edinburgh.
Aviation carried women’s roles in society to greater heights – fashion followed suit.
Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, is best-known for his Mambo imagery but he also paints a lot of self portraits.
Andrew Sayers discusses the real cost of George Lambert's Self portrait with gladioli 1922.
Sarah Engledow picks some favourites from a decade of the National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Pamela Gerrish Nunn explores New Zealand’s premium award for portraiture.
Henry Mundy's portraits flesh out notions of propriety and good taste in a convict colony.
Whether the result of misadventure or misdemeanour, many accomplished artists were transported to Australia where they ultimately left a positive mark on the history of art in this country.
Jerrold Nathan's portrait of Jessie Street shows the elegant side of a many-faceted lady.
Charting a path from cockatiel to finch, Annette Twyman explores her family portraits and stories.
Michael Wardell samples the fare in the University of Queensland National Self-portrait Prize.
