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Take a close look at a portrait with a hidden message in its hands. For Year 7 – 9 students.
Well, James is my partner's son-in-law, and I've known him for quite a long time.
The Art Handlers' Award for 2019 went to A Calm So Deep, 2018 by Elizabeth Looker.
The Art Handlers' Award for 2020 went to Gemma Baxter (right view), 2019 by Shea Kirk.
The Art Handlers' Award for 2021 went to Kristina Kraskov for I'm just a suburban fashionista.
Finalist, iD2012
With James Holloway, former Director of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Tara James, Exhibitions Coordinator at the National Portrait Gallery interviews Finalists from the Living Memory National Photographic Portrait Prize.
You saucy minx
Talented wife for a talented husband
With contributions from Julia Gillard, Fiona Gruber, and Dr Karl James, the National Portrait Gallery’s 50th edition of Portrait has something for everyone.
Director Karen Quinlan AM announces the winner at the National Portrait Gallery.
An interview with Joel Pratley, Winner of the Living Memory National Photographic Portrait Prize.
An interview with Dion Georgopoulos, Finalist in the Living Memory National Photographic Portrait Prize.
An interview with Leith Alexander, Finalist in the Living Memory National Photographic Portrait Prize.
The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
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