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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Portrait 67

Winter 2022

Matilda (Ngambri/Ngunnawal), 2019 Brenda L Croft
Matilda (Ngambri/Ngunnawal), 2019 Brenda L Croft
Matilda (Ngambri/Ngunnawal), 2019 Brenda L Croft

Observation point

by Brenda L Croft

I have known Dr Aunty Matilda House, Ngambri Elder, Traditional Custodian and Cultural Knowledge Holder, since I was a child.
Skyhooks (Red Symons, Bob Starkie, Shirley Strachan, Greg Macainsh, Freddie Strauks) in Parker’s studio, Fitzroy, 1975 David Parker
Skyhooks (Red Symons, Bob Starkie, Shirley Strachan, Greg Macainsh, Freddie Strauks) in Parker’s studio, Fitzroy, 1975 David Parker
Skyhooks (Red Symons, Bob Starkie, Shirley Strachan, Greg Macainsh, Freddie Strauks) in Parker’s studio, Fitzroy, 1975 David Parker

Cool cool world

by Penelope Grist

Penelope Grist unpacks photographs by David Parker, who captured the phenomenal emergence of the 1970s and 80s Melbourne music scene.
Virginia Woolf, 1902 George Charles Beresford
Virginia Woolf, 1902 George Charles Beresford
Virginia Woolf, 1902 George Charles Beresford

Love my way

by Inga Walton

Inga Walton delves into the bohemian group of artists and writers who used each other as muses and transformed British culture.
Yanyuwa young men, The Song Peoples Sessions CD Launch Rehearsals, Yanyuwa Country, 2012 Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis
Yanyuwa young men, The Song Peoples Sessions CD Launch Rehearsals, Yanyuwa Country, 2012 Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis
Yanyuwa young men, The Song Peoples Sessions CD Launch Rehearsals, Yanyuwa Country, 2012 Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis

Us being ourselves

by Penelope Grist

Penelope Grist talks to photographer Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis about capturing moments, telling stories and keeping Culture strong.
Orlando and Wilson, 2021 Chris Budgeon
Orlando and Wilson, 2021 Chris Budgeon
Orlando and Wilson, 2021 Chris Budgeon

People are people

by Sandra Bruce

Sandra Bruce chats with seven-time NPPP finalist Chris Budgeon about photography, guitars and representing the human story.
Seven sisters song Kaylene Whiskey
Seven sisters song Kaylene Whiskey
Seven sisters song Kaylene Whiskey

You are who?

by Joanna Gilmour

Joanna Gilmour reflects on merging collections and challenging traditional assumptions around portraiture in WHO ARE YOU.
Judy Davis and Sam Neill in ‘My Brilliant Career’, 1979 David Kynoch
Judy Davis and Sam Neill in ‘My Brilliant Career’, 1979 David Kynoch
Judy Davis and Sam Neill in ‘My Brilliant Career’, 1979 David Kynoch

Moving still

by Anne O'Hehir

Anne O’Hehir on the seductive power of the film still to reflect and shape ourselves and our cultural landscape.
William, Randwick
William, Randwick
William, Randwick

Miscellaneous obsessions

by William Yang

William Yang shares the stories behind his autobiographical self portraits that celebrate his cultural heritage and identity.
HM Queen Elizabeth II
HM Queen Elizabeth II
HM Queen Elizabeth II

Portrait story

by Polly Borland

Photographer Polly Borland on capturing Queen Elizabeth II.
Play on (A portrait of Neale Daniher)
Play on (A portrait of Neale Daniher)
Play on (A portrait of Neale Daniher)

Unpacked

by Louise Cummins

Louise Cummins reveals the rich symbolism in Michael Peck’s photorealistic portrait of AFL legend and MND ambassador Neale Daniher.
Australian Dance Party and Catapult Dance performing Connecting Stories: Innovations at the National Portrait Gallery, 2022 Lorna Sim
Australian Dance Party and Catapult Dance performing Connecting Stories: Innovations at the National Portrait Gallery, 2022 Lorna Sim
Australian Dance Party and Catapult Dance performing Connecting Stories: Innovations at the National Portrait Gallery, 2022 Lorna Sim

Let’s dance

by Emma Batchelor

Emma Batchelor uncovers the compelling contemporary dance made in response to the works in Shakespeare to Winehouse.

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Portrait 68

Summer 2022/23

Rebecca Ray on Robert Fielding’s Mayatjara series, Jennifer Higgie on Alice Neel, Elspeth Pitt chats with Yvette Coppersmith, Vincent Fantauzzo on virtual sittings with Hugh Jackman and more.
Portrait 66
Portrait 66
Portrait 66
Portrait 66

Portrait 66

Summer 2021/22

The Huxleys, National Portrait Gallery London’s masterpieces, Jennifer Higgie on portraits of women by women, Tamara Dean, Bangarra, Glynis Jones on fashion photographers, and NPG/NGV collaboration.
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