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Penn on paper
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Michael Desmond discusses Irving Penn's photographic portrait of Nicole Kidman.
Portrait 33
September - November 2009
Magazine
This issue features Hermannsburg pottery, Nicole Kidman, Ken Done, Jessie Street, two gladiators, the Portraits+Architecture exhibition and more.
Glamour vs grunge
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Christopher Chapman examines the battle of glamour vs. grunge which played out in the fashion and advertising of the 1990s.
Australians in Hollywood
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2003
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Glossy too
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2005
The Glossy 2 exhibition highlights the integral role magazine photography plays in illustrating and shaping our contemporary culture.
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.
Painters' paradise
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2007
Andrew Sayers feels the warmth in the paintings Matthew Perceval made while the sun shone in southern France.
International issue
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Michael Desmond looks at the history of the Vanity Fair magazine in conjunction with the exhibition Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008
Portraits and other stories
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
As the National Portrait Gallery opens its exhibition of portrait and figurative work by veteran photographer Sam Haskins, the artist reflects on the highlights of his fifty-year career so far.
Natural born stiller
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2016
Penelope Grist speaks to Robert McFarlane about shooting for the stars.
Moving still
Magazine article by Anne O'Hehir, 2022
Anne O’Hehir on the seductive power of the film still to reflect and shape ourselves and our cultural landscape.
Shiny, happy people
Magazine article by Glynis Jones, 2022
Glynis Jones on the Powerhouse’s retrospective of one of Australia’s foremost fashion reportage and social photographers.
The Vanity model
Magazine article by David Friend, 2009
Vanity Fair Editor David Friend describes how the rebirth of the magazine sated our desire for access into the lives of celebrities and set the standard for the new era of portrait photography.