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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

Cate Blanchett, 2006 by Martin Schoeller

Martin Schoeller

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Previous exhibition, 2010

German-born American photographer Martin Schoeller's first exhibition in Australia presents compelling large-scale portraits. The exhibition explores human identity through photographs of individuals accustomed and unaccustomed to the spotlight.

Martin Schoeller 2008

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.

Will, 2010 by Martin Smith

Will, 2010

by Martin Smith
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The way out is the way through, 2010 by Richard Martin

The way out is the way through, 2010

by Richard Martin
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Martin Sharp

Martin Sharp part 1

In their own words
In their own words

Recorded 1970

Martin Sharp

Martin Sharp part 2

In their own words
In their own words

Recorded 1970

My pregnant wife, 2006 by Regis Martin

My pregnant wife, 2006

by Regis Martin
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Archie Roach, 2019 Martin Philbey

Archie Roach, 2019

Martin Philbey
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A day in the life of Richard Lewer, 2022 Martin King

A day in the life of Richard Lewer

Martin King
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Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham)
Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham)
Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham)

Wainburranga (Paddy Fordham), 1986

Martin van der Wal
Portrait, inkjet print on rag paper

Purchased 2005

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