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Observation point
Magazine article by Gary Grealy, 2016
Photographer Gary Grealy discusses his passion for portraiture.
Start Your Engines...
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.
Full time
Magazine article by Alistair McGhie, 2017
Alistair McGhie reminisces about three Australian rugby greats commissioned for the Portrait Gallery collection by Patrick Corrigan AM.
Now Listen...
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2005
Artist Tessa Jones recalls creating her portrait of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock singer and music producer, Ross Wilson.
Seduce Amuse Entertain
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2007
Michael Desmond profiles a handful of the entrants in first National Photographic Portrait Prize and notes emerging themes and categories.
Seduce and Destroy
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2001
Magda Keaney explores the symbolism in eX de Medici's portrait of Midnight Oil.
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.
Two painters
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2007
Chris Chapman explains how Matthys Gerber bridges the gap between abstraction and portraiture.
Fine and dandy
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2010
Whether the result of misadventure or misdemeanour, many accomplished artists were transported to Australia where they ultimately left a positive mark on the history of art in this country.
Pen power
Magazine article by Jane Raffan, 2015
Politics and personae in the portraiture of TextaQueen by Jane Raffan.
Illuminating history
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2023
Joanna Gilmour reflects on 25 years of collecting at the National Portrait Gallery.
Friends and Acquaintances
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
Dr. Sarah Engledow discusses a collection of drawings and prints by the Victorian artist Rick Amor acquired in 2005.
The incomparable Beaton
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
To accompany the exhibition Cecil Beaton: Portraits, held at the NPG in 2005, this article is drawn from Hugo Vickers's authorised biography, Cecil Beaton (1985).
You are who?
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2022
Joanna Gilmour reflects on merging collections and challenging traditional assumptions around portraiture in WHO ARE YOU.