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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.

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Fans at an Easybeats concert, Sydney Stadium, 1965 Bob King

Oz Origins

A little bit louder now

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Australia’s passion for rock ‘n roll was kindled by American and British acts in the 1950s and 60s. The novel genre’s driving, licentious rhythms and voices captured imaginations and libidos, not to mention aspiring young musicians.

Wayne Quilliam

Wayne Quilliam

The important part about it is is where it was captured. That's the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, where our remote communities gather every two years to celebrate culture, to share knowledge, and to share stories.

Dominik, First Tour, Backnang 2000 by Collier Schorr

Collier Schorr

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This is the first time Collier Schorr's photographs, which explore gender and identity, have been shown in Australia.

Boxer, Blake Travers, 2017 by Patrick Bell, video: 5 minutes

Boxer, Blake Travers, 2017

by Patrick Bell

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Finalist, DPA 2017
Single channel HD digital video

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Younger Australians more engaged with arts and history

Archived media releases 2016

The second annual brand-awareness snapshot of the National Portrait Gallery is again positive, with indicators moving in the right direction – for the Gallery and for Australia’s cultural engagement.

Nat Young, c. 1968 by Albert Falzon

Arcadia media information

Archived media releases 2014

Press releases and image downloads for media.

Dr Brown and Green Old Time Waltz, 1983 by Harold Thornton

Learning programs

Opportunities for support

Unique experiences and programs for enquiring young minds, teachers and lifelong learners.

Rolling Stones fans, Sydney

‘Never break this heart of stone’

Desired by millions

Robert H. Black MD

The artist and the doctor

Art, war, scandal

Reputedly Elizabeth Macarthur, 1785-1790 Unknown

The most material advantages

A one-in-a-thousand woman

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Entry guidelines 2024

Little Darlings Youth Portrait Prize

Read the full requirements for entering the prize.

I dream of Sam Neill when I go to bed, 1986 Davida Allen

The actor, the artist, her life and her fantasies

Feeling sexy

Portrait of Mrs Tom Roberts

Who is Lillie Roberts?

Talented wife for a talented husband

Ruby Hunter

The Legend of Ruby and Archie

A bond in song

Lucy Escott

An international troupe of two

It's Complicated

Office romance

Julia Matthews

Of Burke, Wills ... and wills

It's Complicated

Infatuation and (ill-fated) exploration

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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 past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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