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Tim Fairfax, 2018
by Russell Shakespeare
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Commissioned with funds provided by The Calvert-Jones Foundation 2018
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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A selection of audiovisual stories about the artists and subjects in the National Portrait Gallery's collection.
Foundation members announced
18 May 2015
Archived media releases 2015
The newly-established National Portrait Gallery Foundation met for its inaugural meeting last Friday 15 May in Canberra.
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.
Li Cunxin, 2017–2018
by Jun Chen
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Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2018
NPPP 2009 exhibition essay
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Dr Christopher Chapman, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2009 Prize.
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.
A free family festival to celebrate spring and Children’s Week
24 October 2018
Archived media releases 2018
Wake from your winter hibernation to celebrate Children’s Week and Canberra’s spring season at the National Portrait Gallery’s free Spring Festival.
Catherine Livingstone, 2018
by Mathew Lynn
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Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2018
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Fred Hilmer, 2018
by Evert Ploeg
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Commissioned with funds provided by Dr Helen Nugent AO 2018
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