Betty Churcher AO (1931–2015), gallery director, author, painter and lecturer, was educated in Brisbane before studying art in London.
Former NPG Deputy Director, Simon Elliott talks with Ern McQuillan about his life and career as a sports photographer.
Jerrold Nathan's portrait of Jessie Street shows the elegant side of a many-faceted lady.
Tenille Hands explores a portrait prize gifted to the National Screen and Sound Archive.
Grace Carroll discusses the portrait of the late-eighteenth century gentleman pickpocket George Barrington.
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Rebecca Ray reflects on Robert Fielding’s Mayatjara series, honouring songlines and intergenerational knowedge.
National Photographic Portrait Prize curator, Sarah Engledow, finds reward in a difficult task and ultimately uncovers the essence of portraiture.
Christopher Chapman looks at influences and insight in the formative years of Arthur Boyd.
Traudi Allen discovers sensitivity, humour and fine draughtsmanship in the portraiture of John Perceval.
Angus Trumble provides poignant context for Aña Wojak’s portrait of Tony Carden.
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.
Penelope Grist explores the United Nations stories in the Gallery’s collection.
Penelope Grist reminisces about the halcyon days of a print icon, before the infusion of the internet’s shades of grey.
