Although perceived to be a recent phenomenon, the 'Aussie invasion' of Hollywood can actually be traced as far back as the early 1900s
When a portrait communicates determination and individuality as boldly as these do, it has the potential to become an iconic image. For the Gallery’s 20th birthday this display brings together a group contemporary photographic portraits of inspiring women and men.
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.
Purchased 2018
Sarah Engledow on Messrs Dobell and MacMahon and the art of friendship.
The Australian of the Year Awards have often provoked controversy about who is selected and whether their achievements are remarkable.
Angus Trumble provides poignant context for Aña Wojak’s portrait of Tony Carden.
The oil portrait of Sir Frank Packer KBE by Judy Cassab was gifted to the National Portrait Gallery in 2006.
Artist David M Thomas lists some of the ideas and influences behind his video portraits.
Martin Sharp fulfils the Pop art idiom of merging art and life.
Angus Trumble reveals the complex technical mastery behind a striking recent acquisition, Henry Bone’s enamel portrait of William Manning.
Charting a path from cockatiel to finch, Annette Twyman explores her family portraits and stories.
Christopher Chapman absorbs the gentle touch of Don Bachardy’s portraiture.
Sarah Engledow is seduced by the portraits and the connections between the artists and their subjects in the exhibition Impressions: Painting light and life.
Jane Raffan investigates auction sales of self portraits nationally and internationally.
