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Beach scene
Magazine article by Andrew Maccoll, 2012
Photographer Andrew Maccoll tells the story behind his portrait of dual world champion pro surfer Mick Fanning.
A serious man
Magazine article by Alistair McGhie, 2010
Alistair McGhie discusses Andrew MacColl's portrait photograph of Australian comedian Mick Molloy.
Indomitable spirit
Magazine article by Ricky Maynard, 2010
Photographer Ricky Maynard talks us through the creation of the portrait commission of Mick Dodson.
Portrait 37
September - November 2010
Magazine
This issue features Jenny Sages, Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud, Brook Andrew's portrait of Marcia Langton, Nicholas Harding, Lola Montez, Mick Molloy and more.
Portrait 42
February - May 2012
Magazine
This issue features Del Kathryn Barton, Renaissance Portraiture in New York, Australian impressionists, Nikki Toole’s Skater project, National Photographic Portrait Prize, Andrew Maccoll & Mick Fanning and more.
Portrait 35
March - May 2010
Magazine
This issue features suspected poisoner and portrait artist Thomas Wainewright, Rick Amor, Chuck Close, Mick Dodson, Scott Redford, the National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition and more.
Shifting pixels
Magazine article by Gillian Raymond, 2007
In 2007 the National Portrait Gallery produced its first online exhibition featuring the animated self portraits created by some of Australia’s most innovative visual artists and animators.
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.
9 lives of Karin Catt
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2006
Australian photographer Karin Catt has shot across the spectrum of celebrity, her subjects including rock stars, world leaders and actors.
Be frank
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2020
Close encounters are the genesis for Graeme Drendel’s enticing portraiture.
Drawing inspiration
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2017
Christopher Chapman absorbs the gentle touch of Don Bachardy’s portraiture.
Friends and Acquaintances
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
Dr. Sarah Engledow discusses a collection of drawings and prints by the Victorian artist Rick Amor acquired in 2005.
What price self?
Magazine article by Jane Raffan, 2013
Jane Raffan investigates auction sales of self portraits nationally and internationally.
The incomparable Beaton
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2005
To accompany the exhibition Cecil Beaton: Portraits, held at the NPG in 2005, this article is drawn from Hugo Vickers's authorised biography, Cecil Beaton (1985).
Demimonde liaisons
Magazine article by Jane Raffan, 2017
Jane Raffan feasts on modernity’s entrée in the Belle Époque theatre of the demimonde.