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Peter Weir

Peter Weir AM

Peter Weir AM (b. 1944) is a film director. Educated at Scots College and the University of Sydney, he worked as a stage hand at Channel 7 and made documentaries for the Commonwealth Film Unit before directing The Cars That Ate Paris in 1974.

1 portrait in the collection

Peter Weir

Peter Weir

Peter Weir

Peter Weir, 1974 (printed 2001)

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2001

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Alison Rehfisch

Alison Baily Rehfisch (1900–1975) was born Alison Green in Woollahra, New South Wales, to parents who 'were very interested in painting – in all the arts: music, literature, everything'.

2 portraits in the collection

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Alison Rehfisch

In their own words

In their own words

Recorded 1965

Some women you may not know, 2022-2023 Alison Alder

Some women you may not know

Some women you may not know, 2022-2023 Alison Alder

Some women you may not know

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Double Self Portrait in Mirror, c. 1936

Alison Rehfisch

Portrait, oil on hessian

Purchased 2023

George Duncan

George Duncan

George Duncan

George Duncan, c. 1940

Alison Rehfisch

Portrait, oil on hessian laid on cardboard

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Mrs Margaret Adams 1999

Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay

Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay

Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay

Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay, 2016

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2018

Alison Alder wearing a paint splattered apron, leaning against a bench in her studio

Alison Alder

Artists and Collectives

One of Australia’s preeminent printmakers, Alison Alder explores social and political issues through her art practice from her studio in Mongarlowe on Yuin Country.

The Queen of Deakin, 2017 by Julia Ann Cameron

The Queen of Deakin, 2017

by Julia Ann Cameron

Portrait 23: Identity

Artists and Collectives

General content

Arts Project Australia, Yarrenyty Arltere Artists, ‘stArts with D’ Performance Ensemble, Abdul Abdullah, Alison Alder, Amrita Hepi, Atong Atem, Christopher Bassi, Kate Beynon, Mia Boe, Baby Guerrilla, Tarryn Gill, Julie Gough, Naomi Hobson, Deborah Kelly, Fiona McMonagle, Angelica Mesiti, Dylan Mooney, Nell, Sally Smart, Vipoo Srivilasa, Latai Taumoepeau and Kaylene Whiskey.

Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017

Previous exhibition, 2017

The exhibition is selected from a national field of entries, reflecting the distinctive vision of Australia's aspiring and professional portrait photographers and the unique nature of their subjects.

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Stuart Campbell

Stuart Campbell, born in Ballarat, became interested in photography as a student at Swinburne Technical College in Melbourne.

10 portraits in the collection

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Gary Grealy

Gary Grealy (b. 1950) has established himself over many years as one of Sydney’s leading commercial and portrait photographers with work commissioned by leading advertising agencies and major national and international clients.

11 portraits in the collection

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