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Portrait 18

December 2005 - February 2006

This issue of Portrait Magazine features Daddy Cool, HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, the exhibition Glossy 2, Aldo Giurgola, Fiona Wood and more.

Daddy Cool, Melbourne
Daddy Cool, Melbourne
Daddy Cool, Melbourne

Now Listen...

by Simon Elliott

Artist Tessa Jones recalls creating her portrait of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock singer and music producer, Ross Wilson.
Study for commissioned portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (profile head study)
Study for commissioned portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (profile head study)
Study for commissioned portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark (profile head study)

Australian Princess

by Katherine Russell

The full-length portrait of HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark by artist Jiawei Shen, has become a destination piece for visitors.
Margaret Whitlam
Margaret Whitlam
Margaret Whitlam

Glossy too

by Christine Clark

The Glossy 2 exhibition highlights the integral role magazine photography plays in illustrating and shaping our contemporary culture.
Aldo Giurgola
Aldo Giurgola
Aldo Giurgola

A Life in Service

by Mandy Martin

Artist Mandy Martin describes the creation of her portrait of Aldo Giurgola, principal architect of Australia's Parliament House.
Dr Fiona Wood AM
Dr Fiona Wood AM
Dr Fiona Wood AM

The Good Doctor

by Dr Sarah Engledow

Dr Sarah Engledow describes the achievements of internationally renowned burns and trauma surgeon Professor Fiona Wood.
Self portrait, 1954
Self portrait, 1954
Self portrait, 1954

A sketch for some portraits

by Judith Pugh

Judith Pugh reflects on Clifton Pugh's approach to portrait making.
Senator Nancy Buttfield
Senator Nancy Buttfield
Senator Nancy Buttfield

A Pioneering Life

by Lauren Dalla

During her time in Australian politics, Dame Nancy Buttfield was an impressive advocate for equality for women and was responsible for ending the marriage bar for women in the Public Service.

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Portrait 19

March - May 2006

This issue of Portrait Magazine features Jack Brabham, the NPG's exhibition in Denmark, the Aussies all exhibition of photographs by Rennie Ellis and more.

Portrait 17

September - November 2005

This issue of Portrait Magazine features conservationists Olegas Truchanas and Peter Dombrovskis, Michael Leunig, legendary photographer Cecil Beaton and more.
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