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Matthew Abbott
NPPP 2012 learning resource
An interview with the photographer.
Former Chief Patrons
Honour board
Andrew Cowen
Winner, National Photographic Portrait Prize 2014
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Andrew Cowen on photographing his friend Matthew Martin.
2001
Portrait Donors
New Chief Patron for the National Portrait Gallery
8 March 2016
Archived media releases 2016
Mrs Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO has accepted an invitation to become the new Chief Patron of the National Portrait Gallery.
Art Handlers' Award 2016
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The winner of our Art Handlers' Award receives $1000 and free return transport for their photograph, courtesy of International Art Services.
NPPP 2012 learning resource
Learning resource archive
Exploring select works from the NPPP 2012. For secondary students.
NPPP 2016 exhibition essay
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Penny Grist, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2016 Prize.
Uncommon Australians
The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling
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Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.
The more things change...
NPPP 2017 exhibition essay
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Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2017 Prize.
Some prime ministers
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Sarah Engledow explores the history of the prime ministers and artists featured in the exhibition.
Everybody, look serious
NPPP 2014 exhibition essay
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Dr Sarah Engledow, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2014 Prize.