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Tim Fairfax AC

Tim Fairfax, 2018

by Russell Shakespeare

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Commissioned with funds provided by The Calvert-Jones Foundation 2018

Tim Fairfax AC

Philanthropy Australia names Tim Fairfax as Australia’s 2021 Leading Philanthropist

24 November 2021

Archived media releases 2021

Australian philanthropy’s highest honour, the Leading Philanthropist Award, was awarded to Tim Fairfax AC for his significant and enduring contributions to rural and regional Australia, as well as his passionate support and advocacy for organisations involved in education, arts and culture.

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2012

Portrait Donors

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Visionary Benefactors

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Former Board Chairs

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2015

Portrait Donors

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Major Donors

Portrait stories

A selection of audiovisual stories about the artists and subjects in the National Portrait Gallery's collection.

Sid Myer AM

Foundation members announced

Archived media releases 2015

The newly-established National Portrait Gallery Foundation met for its inaugural meeting last Friday 15 May in Canberra.

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2002

Portrait Donors

Andrew Gaze video: 6 minutes 26 seconds

Portrait stories

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The National Portrait Gallery interviewed the 20/20 artists and subjects throughout the commissioning journey. Browse these Portrait Stories to get insights into the incredible achievements of the subjects and the creation of their portraits.

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Benefactors

Li Cunxin

Li Cunxin, 2017–2018

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Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2018

Cormac and Callum, 2008 by Ingvar Kenne

NPPP 2009 exhibition essay

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Dr Christopher Chapman, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2009 Prize.

Alison Alder wearing a paint splattered apron, leaning against a bench in her studio

Alison Alder

Artists and Collectives

One of Australia’s preeminent printmakers, Alison Alder explores social and political issues through her art practice from her studio in Mongarlowe on Yuin Country.

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