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Air wear
Magazine article by Esther Agostino, 2015
Aviation carried women’s roles in society to greater heights – fashion followed suit.
Of human clay
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
The first collaborative commission has arrived. It's a self portrait, it's ceramic and it's from Hermannsburg.
Desperately seeking Sonia
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2015
Esther Erlich’s portrait of Lady McMahon.
Capturing the Mouse
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2004
Nancy Wake AC (b. 1912), one of the most decorated women of World War 2, earned the name the 'White Mouse' for her maddening ability to evade the Gestapo.
The Obama effect
Magazine article by Kim Sajet, 2018
Kim Sajet reflects on two portraits with a power that extends beyond gallery walls.
The Final Frontier
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2002
Magda Keaney talks with Montalbetti+Campbell about their photographic portrait of Australian astronaut Andy Thomas.
Big it up
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2005
Former National Portrait Gallery Curator Magda Keaney was a member of the selection panel of the Schwepes Photographic Portrait Prize 2004 at the National Portrait Gallery London.
Nocturnal animals
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2017
Joanna Gilmour explores the enticing urban shadows cast by artists Martin Lewis and Edward Hopper.
Exposed: Voyeurism Surveillance and the camera since 1870
Magazine article by Sandra Phillips, 2010
The Tate/SFMOMA exhibition Exposed examined the role of photography in voyeurism and how it challenges ideas of privacy and propriety.
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.
Star signs
Magazine article by Barry York, 2018
Barry York charts the course from childhood request to autographed celebrity portrait anthology.
The existential lens
Magazine article by Stephen Zagala, 2013
Stephen Zagala discusses Richard Avedon’s work from an Australian perspective.
Costantini's convictions
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2017
Jo Gilmour uncovers endearing authenticity in the art of a twice-transported Tasmanian.