Saturday 23 October 2021 – Sunday 23 October 2022
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The collection display includes a wide selection of portraits that tell extraordinary stories of encounter, exploration, independence, individuality and achievement in Australia.
In these uncertain times, with physical gatherings restricted, we can all still recall major events such as the bogong moth migration, and remain connected to each other through nature.
Become an adventurer and make a gadget to help you on your journey around the Gallery! Explore the portraits on display through close looking and creative activity.
The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.
Join us for a visit to the studio of Living Memory finalist, Marzena Wasikowska, where she will generously share aspects of her photographic practice.
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Mindfulness Monday is an opportunity to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other.
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Portraiture is traditionally a silent, static medium, so how do we celebrate those who are known for making sound? Join us as we turn it up to eleven for an exploration of works featuring some well loved noisemakers.
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Join Associate Curator Rebecca Ray and Director Collection and Exhibitions Sandra Bruce for a conversation on the presence of First Nations people in portraiture today.
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Join us from wherever you are for a musical adventure with the fabulous Mr Tim! He will excite and delight our family audience with his combination of rock, folk, funk, a touch of country, and what can only be described as hypnotic Transylvanian polka.
Bookings requiredMindfulness Monday is an opportunity to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other.
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This interactive online session aims to equip primary teachers to work with portraiture in the classroom. Join us as we explore many ways of art making inspired by portraits in the National Portrait Gallery Collection.
Bookings requiredMindfulness Monday is an opportunity to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other.
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Have you been feeling a bit ho hum lately? Fidgety one minute and a bit down the next?
Bookings requiredMindfulness Monday is an opportunity to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other.
Bookings requiredMindfulness Monday is an opportunity to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other.
Bookings requiredMindfulness Monday is an opportunity to come together as a community and practice looking, talking, listening, and engaging with art and each other.
Bookings required
Join photographer Grace Costa in the Gallery as she shares practical portrait-posing skills for beginner or mid-career photographers.
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Join award-winning photographer Forough Yavari on a journey to learn how to create intricate, gallery-style fine art portraits from scratch.
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