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John Olsen

Recorded 1962

John Olsen AO, CBE, 2017

Gift of the artist 2019. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

The alchemist’s profile

John Zubrzycki meets Australian paint pioneer Jim Cobb.

Nicholas Harding: 28 Portraits

Sarah Engledow looks at three decades of Nicholas Harding's portraiture.

Portrait of David Dridan, 1992

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of David Dridan OAM 2017

Earth to earth

Dr Sarah Engledow discusses the recent gift of works by David Campbell.

What price self?

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

Lost in thought, 2008

Soffritto di Lucio, 2009

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Lucio Galletto OAM 2012
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009

In its second year at the National Portrait Gallery, and for the first time touring to other venues, the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009 continues to present surprising perspectives on the nature of contemporary portrait photography.

Open Air

Open Air is an exhibition of portraits of Australians in environments of particular significance to them.

Somewhere to hang your cap

A pair of portraits by John Brack; Portrait of Kym Bonython and Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap combine to create a quirky depiction of their subject.

Studio

Studio: Australian Painters Photographed by R

Clifton Pugh

This exhibition offers a comprehensive display of Clifton Pugh's portraits revealing his development and growth from tonal paintings to a unique style that was in demand from politicians, artists, academics and Australian personalities.

A sketch for some portraits

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

Friends and Acquaintances

Dr. Sarah Engledow discusses a collection of drawings and prints by the Victorian artist Rick Amor acquired in 2005.