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Their brilliant careers
Magazine article by Jenny Gall, 2017
Jenny Gall delves into Starstruck to celebrate some of Australian cinema’s iconic women.
Observation point
Magazine article by Jenny Sages, 2015
Australian artist and Archibald Prize winner, Jenny Sages reflects on her work.
Paths to portraiture
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010
The life and art of Australian artist Jenny Sages is on display in the exhibition Paths to Portraiture.
True Stories
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2005
The story behind the creation of the portrait of Helen Garner by Jenny Sages.
Handing on the baton
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Michael Desmond explores the life of ballerina Irina Baranova through the portrait by Australian artist Jenny Sages.
Portrait 58
Summer 2017-18
Magazine
Paul Cézanne, Bill Henson and Simone Young, Australian cinema’s iconic women, and feminist portraits by Kate Just.
Portrait 37
September - November 2010
Magazine
This issue features Jenny Sages, Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud, Brook Andrew's portrait of Marcia Langton, Nicholas Harding, Lola Montez, Mick Molloy and more.
Portrait 65
Autumn/Winter 2021
Magazine
Hugh Ramsay, the fashion of Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson, Peter Wegner's centenarian series, John and Elizabeth Gould's family connections, Karen Quinlan's top five portraits and more.
Observation point
Magazine article by Abdul Abdullah, 2015
I wanted to be a journalist. I was very idealistic and I had a big chip on my shoulder. I wanted to investigate the human condition, drawing attention to those in need with the hope of someday effecting positive change.
Lust for life
Magazine article, 2008
Celebrated Sydney-based photographer and performer William Yang was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to produce a new performance work that premiered at the opening of the Gallery's new building.
Twin chics
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2021
Joanna Gilmour on the exuberant union of fashion pioneers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson, captured in luminescent splendour by artist Carla Fletcher.
Splendid, many-splendoured
Magazine article by Sandra Bruce, 2021
Sandra Bruce gazes on love and the portrait through Australian Love Stories’ multi-faceted prism.
Getting a head
Magazine article by Alexandra Roginski, 2015
Alexandra Roginski gets a feel for phrenology’s fundamentals.
101 photographic portraits
Magazine article by Michelle Fracaro, 2004
Pat Corrigan's generous gift of 100 photographic portraits by Greg Weight.
Of jumpers and river gums, red
Magazine article by Diana O'Neil, 2016
Diana O’Neil on Noel Counihan’s vivid 1971 portrait of Alan Marshall.
Blue Collar Icon
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
Dr Sarah Engledow delves into the life of union leader Pat Mackie who is depicted in a portrait by Nancy Borlase AM.