Australia has become recognised for the range and talent of its musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities in general associated with the music industry
In this exhibition Sydney based photographer Peter Brew-Bevan brings together an intimate collection of works that highlight his passion for the genre of portraiture over the last 10 years
The National Portrait Gallery would like to congratulate the forty finalists for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019.
Commissioned in 2018 with funds raised through the 2020 project
In its second year at the National Portrait Gallery, and for the first time touring to other venues, the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009 continues to present surprising perspectives on the nature of contemporary portrait photography.
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Commissioned with funds provided by the Sid and Fiona Myer Family Foundation 2018
The Darling Prize is a new annual prize for Australian portrait painters, painting Australian sitters. The winner receives a cash prize of $75,000.
Charting a path from cockatiel to finch, Annette Twyman explores her family portraits and stories.
An interview with the photographer.
Patrick McCaughey explores a striking Boyd self portrait.
Penny Grist on motivation, method and melancholy in the portraiture of Darren McDonald.
John Zubrzycki meets Australian paint pioneer Jim Cobb.
NPPP judge Robert Cook provides irreverent insight into this year’s fare, and having to be a bit judgemental.
Dr Sarah Engledow writes about the larger-than-life Australian performance artist, Leigh Bowery.
Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
