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Hope for kindness
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2018
Sarah Engledow arrives at the junction of fate and hope in Sarah Ball’s poignant Immigrants series.
Observation point
Magazine article by Abdul Abdullah, 2015
I wanted to be a journalist. I was very idealistic and I had a big chip on my shoulder. I wanted to investigate the human condition, drawing attention to those in need with the hope of someday effecting positive change.
A Life in Service
Magazine article by Mandy Martin, 2005
Artist Mandy Martin describes the creation of her portrait of Aldo Giurgola, principal architect of Australia's Parliament House.
Portrait 55
Summer 2016-2017
Magazine
Explore convict art, photography by Ruth Hollick and Collier Schorr, an interview with neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, portraiture on money, and more!
Axe Me Biggie
Magazine article by Stephen Dupont, 2008
Australian photojournalist Stephen Dupont's Afghanistan project captures the human experience of a country in reconstruction.
Charlie's angles
Magazine article by Stephen Phillips, 2017
Stephen Phillips talks to neurosurgeon Charlie Teo about his practice, perspectives and the anatomy of hope.
Observation point
Magazine article by Rick Amor, 2021
While visiting the National Portrait Gallery I noticed the absence of paintings of journalists.
Thousand mile stare
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2004
John Elliott talks about his photographic portrait practice, including his iconic image of Slim Dusty arm-in-arm with Dame Edna Everage.
Observation point
Magazine article by Nicholas Harding, 2013
Nicholas Harding describes his enduring fascination with drawing and painting people.
Why portraiture?
Magazine article by Blak Douglas, 2023
Blak Douglas reflects on his experiences, process and motivation for making portraits.
Creative space
Magazine article by Eric Smith, 2004
Eric Smith describes the agony and finally the ecstasy of winning the 1982 Archibald Prize with the portrait of Peter Sculthorpe.
Mash-up
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2022
Penelope Grist delves into an insightful portraiture exhibition that asks: How do three artists see the same sitter?
A bond of friendship
Magazine article by Yvonne Audette AM, 2005
Australia's major abstract painter Yvonne Audette discusses her portrait of sculptor Robert Kippel.
For the boys
Magazine article by Alistair McGhie, 2011
The photographs from Matthew Sleeth's tour of duty series look more like advertisements than images of war.
A quiet moment
Magazine article by Helene Ladomirska, 2006
As Bryan Westwood’s portrait of Brian Dunlop hangs adjacent to Brian Dunlop’s portrait of the philanthropist Dr Joseph Brown AO OBE, we see the artist of one work as the subject of the other.
Old Blighty
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2016
Angus Trumble ponders the many faces of William Bligh.