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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.
Miscellaneous obsessions
Magazine article by William Yang, 2022
William Yang shares the stories behind his autobiographical self portraits that celebrate his cultural heritage and identity.
Time is precious
Magazine article by David Sequeira, 2004
Headspace5: Crystal Gazing highlighted the diversity of materials and techniques that young people use for self expression. David Sequeira presents a personal view of three works in the exhibition.
A real tweet
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2016
Sarah Engledow plays wingman to Leila Jeffreys.
The long game
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2020
Penelope Grist spends some quality time with the Portrait Gallery’s summer collection exhibition, Eye to Eye.
Northern exposure
Magazine article by Phil Manning, 2017
Phil Manning celebrates a century of Brisbane photographic portraiture.
Finding Mrs Frisby
Magazine article by Robyn Sweaney, 2016
Robyn Sweaney's quiet Violet obsession.
Birds of a feather
Magazine article by Annette Twyman, 2021
Charting a path from cockatiel to finch, Annette Twyman explores her family portraits and stories.
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Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2017
Sarah Engledow picks some favourites from a decade of the National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Costantini's convictions
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2017
Jo Gilmour uncovers endearing authenticity in the art of a twice-transported Tasmanian.
The Royal she
Magazine article by Inga Walton, 2019
Traversing paint and pixels, Inga Walton examines portraits of select women in Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits.
Little women
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2019
Joanna Gilmour looks beyond the ivory face of select portrait miniatures to reveal their sitters’ true grit.