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Magazine article by Catherine McDonough, 2006
The bronze sculpture by Julie Edgar reflects through both the material and representation the determined and straight-forward nature of Brabham.
Observation point
Magazine article by Jenny Sages, 2015
Australian artist and Archibald Prize winner, Jenny Sages reflects on her work.
Presence and absence
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2018
The art of Australia’s colonial women painters affords us an invaluable, alternative perspective on the nascent nation-building project.
The portrait writ large
Magazine article by Karen Vickery, 2015
Karen Vickery on Chang the Chinese giant in Australia.
Feel the music
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Dr Christopher Chapman discusses the portrait of Australian composer Paul Grabowsky by photographer Martin Philbey.
The animating signature
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2019
Joanna Gilmore delights in the affecting drawings of Mathew Lynn.
Hide/Seek
Magazine article by David Ward, 2010
David Ward writes about the exhibition Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture on display at the National Portrait Gallery, Washington.
The Wentworths – Hidden in Plain Sight
Magazine article by Dr Grace Blakeley-Carroll, 2015
Grace Carroll on the gendered world of the Wentworths.
Conflicting images
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2008
Michael Desmond reveals the origins of composite portraits and their evolution in the pursuit of the ideal.
The Saint and the merchant
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010
Emanuel Solomon gave shelter to the Sisters of St Joseph upon the excommunication of St Mary MacKillop.
People are people
Magazine article by Sandra Bruce, 2022
Sandra Bruce chats with seven-time NPPP finalist Chris Budgeon about photography, guitars and representing the human story.
Paths to portraiture
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010
The life and art of Australian artist Jenny Sages is on display in the exhibition Paths to Portraiture.
Australians in Hollywood
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2003
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Lovers of light
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2008
Dr Sarah Engledow traces the significant links between Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo and Evelyn Chapman through their portraits.
All dressed up
Magazine article by Jane Raffan, 2013
Jane Raffan asks do clothes make the portrait, and can the same work with a new title fetch a better price?
Confessional conversations
The portraiture of Kristin Headlam
Magazine article by Fiona Gruber, 2015
Fiona Gruber investigates the work of Australian painter Kristin Headlam.