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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.

Celebrate the art of portraiture as amateur, emerging and professional artists from across the country vie to become Australia’s first Portrait Artist of the Year.

The National Portrait Gallery's newest commission was selected by public vote through The People's Portrait in 2024. Rob McHaffie's painting of landscape architect, environmental educator and TV presenter Costa Georgiadis is now on view.

Super Kaylene Whiskey is the first major survey by proud Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey. Featuring over 80 paintings, video works and installation, the exhibition showcases Whiskey’s dynamic practice that playfully combines everyday life, her Aṉangu culture and beloved pop culture icons. Opens 15 November.

Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Tina
Albert Namatjira

New acquisitions, gems of the collection and exciting exhibitions, check out what’s on view now to plan your visit.

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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 past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.

The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a Reproduction request. For further information please contact NPG Copyright.

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