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Restoring histories
Magazine article by Gillian Raymond, 2004
Photographic conservation practices and the restoration of the Barbara Blackman photographic portrait.
Life class
Magazine article by Leonie Hellmers, 2004
Barbara Blackman reflects on her experiences as a life model.
All in the Family
Magazine article by Barbara Blackman AO, 2003
In 2000, Barbara Blackman donated a portrait of her close friends - poet Judith Wright, her husband Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith - painted by Charles Blackman.
In the thick of it
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010
Projecting the splendour of the empire, and the resolve of its subjects, the bust of William Birdwood keeps a stiff upper lip in the National Portrait Gallery.
The essence of you
Magazine article by Lee Tulloch, 2011
Lee Tulloch remembers her great friend NIDA-trained actor turned photographer Stuart Campbell.
Earth to earth
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2013
Dr Sarah Engledow discusses the recent gift of works by David Campbell.
Before Too Long
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2004
The story behind the creation of the portrait of singer-songwriter Paul Kelly by the artist Jon Campbell.
The Final Frontier
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2002
Magda Keaney talks with Montalbetti+Campbell about their photographic portrait of Australian astronaut Andy Thomas.
Black tie or wombat: How formal should I go?
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2008
Michael Desmond discusses the portrait of Senator Neville Bonner by Robert Campbell Jnr.
Portrait 14
December 2004 - February 2005
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features the exhibition Masters of Fare, Greg Weight's photographic collection, John Elliott, Barbara Blackman and more.
Portrait 39
March - May 2011
Magazine
This issue features the National Photographic Portrait Prize, Neil Murray, Lee Tulloch on Stuart Campbell, Joseph Banks, Scott Redford and more.
Portrait 13
September - November 2004
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features Nancy Wake, Jon Campbell's portrait of Paul Kelly, George Selth Coppin, Henri Cartier-Bresson and more.
Four from the 30s
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Australia's tradition of sculpted portraits stretches back to the early decades of the nineteenth century and continues to sustain a group of dedicated sculptors.
Big bouquet of Blackmans
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2013
Dr. Sarah Engledow explores the context surrounding Charles Blackman's portrait of Judith Wright, Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith.
Golden Jubilee
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2002
Polly Borland's photograph of The Queen was commissioned by Buckingham Palace as part of a series of high profile celebrations to mark the Golden Jubilee.
Love scars
Magazine article by Katrina Osborne, 2016
Katrina Osborne immerses herself in one of photography’s most fearless chronicles.