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Pin-ups

Christopher Chapman describes the art and life of Australian artist Richard Larter.

Observation point

Artist Kate Beynon reflects on the place of portraiture in her artistic career.

On active service

The National Portrait Gallery has acquired an evocative depiction of soldier Peter Cosgrove by the Victorian-based painter, printmaker and sculptor Rick Amor.

Missionary positions

Stella Ramage on Father McHardy’s Bougainville portraiture.

Cannonical

Walter Lindrum, world-famous billiards player, was one of Australia's greatest sporting champions.

Drawing power

The National Portrait Gallery joins the Big Draw, a program dedicated to promoting drawing as a tool for thought, creativity, social and cultural engagement.

Big shots

Djon Mundine OAM brings poignant memory and context to Martin van der Wal’s 1986 portrait photographs of storied Aboriginal artists.

Women make history

Jennifer Higgie uncovers the intriguing stories behind portraits of women by women in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.

The Stories Beneath

An Australian story

In his speech launching the new National Portrait Gallery building on 3 December 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd set the Gallery in a national and historical context.

Hottie's Snifter to port

Peter Jeffrey trips the hound nostalgic.

Celebrities on the field

Robin Sellick's portraits of Australian sportspeople include Harry Kewell, Adam Scott, Shane Warne, Mark Webber and John Newcombe.

The first nurse

Tamsin Hong recounts the tale of Marion Smith, the only known Australian Indigenous servicewoman of World War One.

Colour by numbers

Alistair McGhie explores the many shades of Angélica Dass’ Humanæ project.

The right note

Marian Anderson’s glorious voice thrust her into stardom, and a more reluctant role as American civil rights pioneer.

Eating the seasons

Anne Sanders imbibes Tony Bilson’s gastronomic revolution.