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Tribute
Betty Churcher
Magazine article, 2015
Betty Churcher AO (1931–2015), gallery director, author, painter and lecturer, was educated in Brisbane before studying art in London.
Northern exposure
Magazine article by Phil Manning, 2017
Phil Manning celebrates a century of Brisbane photographic portraiture.
All you can eat
Magazine article by Lauren Dalla, 2003
In February 2003 the National Portrait Gallery Circle of Friends brought Sir Robert Strong to Australia to present a series of lectures entitled The Artists & The Banquet- A History of Dining, which focused on the links between gardens and table decoration from the Renaissance to the Victorian Era.
In focus
Magazine article, 2017
Brook Andrew, Marcia Langton and Anthony Mundine.
A self-portrait in focus
Magazine article by Kim Appleby, 2002
In her self-portrait, Tracey Moffatt presents herself as her work.
Speed demon
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Scott Redford discusses his dynamic portrait commission of motorcycling champion and 2008 Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner.
A Meeting of Great Minds
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2002
The story behind Rick Amor's portrait of Professor Peter Doherty.
Past present
Magazine article by Krysia Kitch, 2016
Krysia Kitch celebrates Oodgeroo Noonuccal.
The champs
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
Two lively portrait photographs reflect the agility of their subjects: world champion Australian sportsmen Lionel Rose and Anthony Mundine.
Powerful energy
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Dr Christopher Chapman explores the symbolism in the portrait commission of Marcia Langton by Brook Andrew.
On active service
Magazine article by Sam Bowker, 2007
The National Portrait Gallery has acquired an evocative depiction of soldier Peter Cosgrove by the Victorian-based painter, printmaker and sculptor Rick Amor.
Surfer artist rockstar
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011
Christopher Chapman talks with Scott Redford about his character Reinhardt Dammn.
Pigeon coup
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
Glenn McGrath makes a strong impact on the English batsmen and the walls of the National Portrait Gallery.
True fella
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2011
Michael Desmond profiles the Australian songwriter and performer Neil Murray and his contribution to Australian music.
Journey into Headspace...
Magazine article by Katherine Russell, 2007
The theme for the National Portrait Gallery's eighth exhibition of student portraiture was The Journey.
Kiwi magpie
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2018
Penelope Grist finds inspiration in pioneering New Zealand artist, Frances Hodgkins.