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Cook in context

Robert Oatley's continuing benefaction has helped the National Portrait Gallery acquire works that add another layer to the story of Captain Cook.

What price self?

Jane Raffan investigates auction sales of self portraits nationally and internationally.

Petal to the mettle

Sarah Engledow lauds the very civil service of Dame Helen Blaxland.

A potpourri of portraits

Archie 100 curator (and detective) Natalie Wilson’s nationwide search for Archibald portraits unearthed the fascinating stories behind some long-lost treasures.

Pretty in peach

The Wonder Years

Sarah Hill introduces the portrait busts of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Captain Charles Ulm by Enid Fleming.

The last word

David Hansen’s tribute to his close friend, prince of words and former National Portrait Gallery director, the late Angus Trumble.

In good company

Jean Appleton’s 1965 self portrait makes a fine addition to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection writes Joanna Gilmour.

A gift for all ages

The then Minister for the Arts and Sport, Rod Kemp, reflects on the value of the Cultural Gifts Program.

The real Thea

Long after the portraitist became indifferent to her, and died, a beguiling portrait hung over its subject.

Confessional conversations

Fiona Gruber investigates the work of Australian painter Kristin Headlam.

Desperately seeking Sonia

Esther Erlich’s portrait of Lady McMahon.

Empire records

Celebrates the centenary of the first national art collection, the Historic Memorials Collection, housed at Australia's Parliament House.

No small wonder

Joanna Gilmour describes how artist Sam Leach works on a small scale to grand effect.

Showing character

Joanna Gilmour on Tom Durkin playing with Melbourne's manhood.

Giving and getting

The exhibition Portraits for Posterity celebrates gifts to the Gallery, of purchases made with donated funds, and testifies to the generosity and community spirit of Australians.