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Beguiling impressions
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2012
Sarah Engledow is seduced by the portraits and the connections between the artists and their subjects in the exhibition Impressions: Painting light and life.
The considered life
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2010
Andrew Sayers asks whether a portrait can truly be the examination of a life.
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.
Hottie's Snifter to port
Magazine article by Peter Jeffrey, 2016
Peter Jeffrey trips the hound nostalgic.
Facing Facts
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers describes the 1922 Self-portrait with Gladioli by George Lambert.
An actress and her fans
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2008
Dr. Sarah Engledow discovers the amazing life of Ms. Hilda Spong, little remembered star of the stage, who was captured in a portrait by Tom Roberts.
101 photographic portraits
Magazine article by Michelle Fracaro, 2004
Pat Corrigan's generous gift of 100 photographic portraits by Greg Weight.
Portrait of a Modernist
Magazine article by Dimity Goldie, 2003
The National Portrait Gallery acquired the self-portrait by Grace Cossington Smith in 2003.
Artists' space
Magazine article by John McDonald, 2007
Studio: Australian Painters Photographed by R. Ian Lloyd presents 61 of some of Australia’s most respected and significant painters working in the studio environment.
Small worlds
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2010
Bess Norriss Tait created miniature watercolour portraits full of character and life.
Money for Myth
Magazine article by Jane Raffan, 2015
Australian character on the market by Jane Raffan.
Depth of Field
Magazine article by Lauren Dalla, 2004
The exhibition Depth of Field displays a selection of portrait photographs that reflect the strength and diversity of Australian achievement.
The story of us
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2022
Gallery directors Karen Quinlan and Tony Ellwood talk to Penelope Grist about the NPG and NGV collaborative exhibition, Who Are You: Australian Portraiture.
An Australian story
Magazine article by The Hon. Dr Kevin Rudd, 2009
In his speech launching the new National Portrait Gallery building on 3 December 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd set the Gallery in a national and historical context.
In the galleries
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Christopher Chapman highlights the inaugural hang of the new National Portrait Gallery building which opened in December 2008.
Kiwi magpie
Magazine article by Penelope Grist, 2018
Penelope Grist finds inspiration in pioneering New Zealand artist, Frances Hodgkins.