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Courtney Act portrait coming soon

On view from 24 October
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’ for Portrait Magazine #75. Photographer: Georges Antoni
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’ for Portrait Magazine #75. Photographer: Georges Antoni

Canberra’s about to get a lot more sparkly! Grab your tallest pair of heels and your fiercest outfit, because our new portrait of Australian drag icon and international superstar, Courtney Act, is in the making!

Australia’s most celebrated drag queen, Courtney Act has shaped queer culture and identity for more than two decades – fearlessly inspiring generations of performers to embrace their most authentic selves. Courtney’s new portrait, created by acclaimed Australian contemporary artist Paul Yore, will be unveiled this October.

Confetti and the Rainbow Garden
Confetti and the Rainbow Garden
Confetti and the Rainbow Garden
Confetti and the Rainbow Garden

Drag Storytime with Courtney Act

Saturday 24 October

Join Courtney Act for a special reading of Confetti and the Rainbow Garden, followed by a book signing.
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’. Photographer: Georges Antoni
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’. Photographer: Georges Antoni
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’. Photographer: Georges Antoni
Courtney Act wears Romance Was Born x Paul Yore AW 2023 collection ‘Stronger Together’. Photographer: Georges Antoni

In Conversation

Courtney Act and Paul Yore

Saturday 24 October

Join drag queen, singer and television personality Courtney Act in conversation with artist Paul Yore as they discuss their new portrait.
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