From punchy short pieces to longer form leanings, it's the place to come for a frequent fix of the world's most accessible art form.
Nathan Faiman delves into the rich life story and legacy of Alan Goldberg.
In their own words lead researcher Louise Maher on the novel project that lets the Gallery’s portraits speak for themselves.
Penelope Grist charts an immersive path through Stuart Spence’s photography.
Penelope Grist’s spirits soar with Lisa Tomasetti’s Dancers in the Streets series.
Joanna Gilmour brings a mindful Douglas Mawson’s perspective to bear on the concept of isolation.
Penelope Grist finds photographer Matt Nettheim re-visiting a formative and fulfilling career tram stop.
Tedi Bills on how social media in the age of COVID-19 has fanned the flames of our portrait fascination.
Emily Casey takes in Shirley Purdie’s remarkable self-portrait, Ngalim-Ngalimbooroo Ngagenybe.
Ensconced and meditative in crisp Tasmania, Joanna Gilmour pays tribute to passionate green advocate and photographer Olegas Truchanas.
Corinna Cullen on the symbolic power of pandemic-related imagery over the ages.
Jon Muir, adventurer and Portrait Gallery Collection subject, really knows about isolation.
Tara James speaks to Cam Neville about his portrait series, Firefighters.
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