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Big shots
Magazine article by Djon Mundine OAM, 2017
Djon Mundine OAM brings poignant memory and context to Martin van der Wal’s 1986 portrait photographs of storied Aboriginal artists.
A Life in Service
Magazine article by Mandy Martin, 2005
Artist Mandy Martin describes the creation of her portrait of Aldo Giurgola, principal architect of Australia's Parliament House.
The God-shaped hole
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2010
Exploring the photographs of Martin Schoeller, Michael Desmond delves into the uneasy pact that exists between celebrity and the camera.
Feel the music
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Dr Christopher Chapman discusses the portrait of Australian composer Paul Grabowsky by photographer Martin Philbey.
Oz and beyond
Magazine article by Diana Warnes, 2007
Martin Sharp fulfils the Pop art idiom of merging art and life.
Hail Cézanne
Magazine article by John Elderfield, 2017
John Elderfield lauds the portraiture of Paul Cézanne, the artist described by both Matisse and Picasso as ‘the father of us all’.
The alchemist’s profile
Magazine article by John Zubrzycki, 2017
John Zubrzycki meets Australian paint pioneer Jim Cobb.
Risky business
Magazine article by John Zubrzycki, 2016
John Zubrzycki lauds the characters of the Australian escapology trade.
Artists' space
Magazine article by John McDonald, 2007
Studio: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd presents 61 of some of Australia’s most respected and significant painters working in the studio environment.
Humour’s warm refuge
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2017
Angus Trumble pays tribute to John Clarke.
Clay, water, fire
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2005
Ah Xian's porcelain portrait of paediatrician Dr. John Yu reflects Yu's heritage and interests.
Portrait of the artist as a young man
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010
Dr Sarah Engledow explores the early life and career of John Brack.
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.
Head, hand, heart
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2007
An extensive selection of portraits by John Brack were on display at the National Portrait Gallery in late 2007.
Somewhere to hang your cap
Magazine article by Beatrice Thompson, 2007
A pair of portraits by John Brack; Portrait of Kym Bonython and Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap combine to create a quirky depiction of their subject.
Hearts of Darkness
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2006
The National Portrait Gallery's acquisition of the portrait of Edward John Eyre by pioneering English photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.