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Charlie's angles
Magazine article by Stephen Phillips, 2017
Stephen Phillips talks to neurosurgeon Charlie Teo about his practice, perspectives and the anatomy of hope.
Portrait 55
Summer 2016-2017
Magazine
Explore convict art, photography by Ruth Hollick and Collier Schorr, an interview with neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, portraiture on money, and more!
I'm not there
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
Christopher Chapman looks at some contemporary portraits that explore the construction of identity. 
Unboxed
Magazine article by Sandra Bruce, 2022
Sandra Bruce explores a new acquisition that has within it a story of interconnectivities in the Australian art world.
Of jumpers and river gums, red
Magazine article by Diana O'Neil, 2016
Diana O’Neil on Noel Counihan’s vivid 1971 portrait of Alan Marshall.
Reflection
Magazine article by Michael Rosen, 2013
British novelist and poet, Michael Rosen, weaves a tale about his early encounters with creativity and the self-portrait of a childhood friend.
Vintage Cassab
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2006
The oil portrait of Sir Frank Packer KBE by Judy Cassab was gifted to the National Portrait Gallery in 2006.
Surface tension
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2013
Joanna Gilmour on the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2013.
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
Vintage Max
Magazine article by Gael Newton, 2003
Gael Newton delves into the life and art of renowned Australian photographer, Max Dupain.
Unknown drawer
Magazine article by Dr David Hansen, 2017
Dempsey’s People curator David Hansen chronicles a research tale replete with serendipity, adventure and Tasmanian tigers.
Suave
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2010
Charles Haddon Chambers the Australian-born playboy playwright settled permanently in London in 1880 but never lost his Australian stance when satirising the English.
A sketch for some portraits
Magazine article by Judith Pugh, 2005
Judith Pugh reflects on Clifton Pugh's approach to portrait making.
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.
Give me five
Magazine article by Karen Quinlan AM, 2021
National Portrait Gallery director Karen Quinlan AM nominates her quintet of favourites from the collection, with early twentieth-century ‘selfies’ filling the roster.
Bill and Ted's excellent portrait.
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2016
Sarah Engledow on Messrs Dobell and MacMahon and the art of friendship.