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This issue feature articles on the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2016, Augustus Earle, Larry Clark, Jude Rae, Oodgeroo Noonuccal and more.

Christopher Chapman immerses himself in Larry Clark’s field of vision.

The National Portrait Gallery has acquired an evocative depiction of soldier Peter Cosgrove by the Victorian-based painter, printmaker and sculptor Rick Amor.

National Photographic Portrait Prize judge Christopher Chapman connects this year’s entries to iconic contemporary american photographers.

Christopher Chapman absorbs the gentle touch of Don Bachardy’s portraiture.

Anne Sanders celebrates the cinematic union of two pioneering australian women.