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Behind your eyes, between your ears

Brainwave interactive artwork by George Khut

As the subject changes the quality of their attention and mental focus, the portrait transforms, both appearance and sound.

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by Clint Peloso Miles and Arkie, 2015
by Clint Peloso Miles and Arkie, 2015
by Clint Peloso Miles and Arkie, 2015
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Shop Talk

Magazine article by Stephen Phillips, 2016

Angus and the arbiters talk (photo) shop for the National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Layne Beachley
Layne Beachley
Layne Beachley
Layne Beachley

Collection: Icons

Volume One

Previous exhibition, 2018

When a portrait communicates determination and individuality as boldly as these do, it has the potential to become an iconic image. For the Gallery’s 20th birthday this display brings together a group contemporary photographic portraits of inspiring women and men.
by Rod McNicol Maryan, 2010
by Rod McNicol Maryan, 2010
by Rod McNicol Maryan, 2010
by Rod McNicol Maryan, 2010

Life and time

Portraits by Rod McNicol

Previous exhibition, 2015

Australian photographer Rod McNicol has consistently analysed the passing of time through the evidence of the photographic portrait. At once confronting and tender, McNicol’s portrait photographs are bold and intimate. 
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