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Virtual Highlight Tour

Join Learning Facilitator, Cate, as she delves into the Australian artistic dynasties behind various portraits in the collection.

One-on-one

On show in Gallery 3, One-on-one showcases portraits of pairs from the collection from the 1800s to today.

Together on Country

Emma Kindred considers the artistic lineage and deep Ancestral connection between Vincent Namatjira and his great-grandfather Albert Namatjira.

Portrait x Romance Was Born

Glynis Traill-Nash on Samuel Hodge’s portrait of Romance Was Born.

In Profile

Isobel Parker Philip and Emma Kindred delve into Emily Hunt’s embellished marionettes and intricate etchings which layer history, memory and magic.

(Rosaleen Norton) Chain of being, 2023-2024

Gift of the artist 2025. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

(Leila Waddell) Chain of being, 2023-2024

Gift of the artist 2025. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

Ryan Presley

April Phillips (Wiradjuri-Scottish, kalari/galari) yarns with Marri Ngarr artist Ryan Presley about portraiture, resilience and the spirit held within fire.

When birds no longer sing

Emma Kindred looks at the career of Joan Ross, whose work subverts colonial imagery and its legacy with the clash of fluorescent yellow.

Julie Rrap

Feminism, risktaking and the politics of looking: Joanna Gilmour steps into the world of Julie Rrap.

Public Transport

Transport Canberra bus routes run from the various city centres past the Gallery on a regular basis.

Darling Portrait Prize 2024

The Darling Portrait Prize is a biennial national prize for Australian portrait painting honouring the legacy of Mr L Gordon Darling AC CMG.

School portraits

Inga Walton sheds light on a portraiture collection usually only seen by students and teachers at Melbourne University.

Miriam Vale Merlo Coffee Shop

Self portrait on washcloth

Maza family