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Australian Visit

The exhibition will include works of art from the NPG Canberra's permanent collection with some inward loans and aims to highlight the achievements of notable Australians.

Confessional conversations

Fiona Gruber investigates the work of Australian painter Kristin Headlam.

History

How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be

Bloodlines

Michelle Fracaro describes Lionel Lindsay's woodcut The Jester (self-portrait).

Some prime ministers

Sarah Engledow explores the history of the prime ministers and artists featured in the exhibition.

Food for thought

Michael Wardell on Chrys Zantis’ Ora.

Natural born stiller

Penelope Grist speaks to Robert McFarlane about shooting for the stars.

The jungle look

David Gist steps beyond the public relations veneer of Australia’s official Vietnam War portrait photographs.

Uncommon Australians

Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.

Lovingly observed

Sarah Engledow previews the beguiling summer exhibition, Idle hours.

A sketch for some portraits

Judith Pugh reflects on Clifton Pugh's approach to portrait making.

An actress and her fans

Dr. Sarah Engledow discovers the amazing life of Ms. Hilda Spong, little remembered star of the stage, who was captured in a portrait by Tom Roberts.

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