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Reg, 2012

by James Brickwood

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2013 Finalist

Reg, 2012

Portrait of New Zealand-born musician and artist Chris O'Doherty – also known by his artist pseudonym, ‘Reg Mombassa’ – photographed in his Sydney back yard with his pet cat, Puss.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2013
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Room 301
Untitled #1
Rob and Kayla
Peter Hadfield OAM, from the series ‘People’s Park’

Other NPPP photos from James Brickwood
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2020 Finalist
Troye Sivan, 2018 by James Brickwood
2019 Finalist
Alex and Doug Dunn, 2013 by James Brickwood
2014 Finalist

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Chris O'Doherty (Reg Mombassa)

Self Portrait with spots and veins

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An interview with iconic Australian artist, Chris O'Doherty (otherwise known as Reg Mombassa)
Self portrait with Spots and Veins
Self portrait with Spots and Veins
Self portrait with Spots and Veins
Self portrait with Spots and Veins

Mental as everything

Magazine article by Diana Warnes, 2006

Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, is best-known for his Mambo imagery but he also paints a lot of self portraits.
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