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Speed demon
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Scott Redford discusses his dynamic portrait commission of motorcycling champion and 2008 Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner.
A feast of friends
Magazine article by Richard Ormond, 2015
John Singer Sargent: a painter at the vanguard of contemporary movements in music, literature and theatre.
Portrait of the Gallery
Magazine article by Graeme Dix, 2016
A design diary retrospective.
The Avedon effect
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2013
Dr Christopher Chapman explores how we can understand Richard Avedon's photographs.
The existential lens
Magazine article by Stephen Zagala, 2013
Stephen Zagala discusses Richard Avedon’s work from an Australian perspective.
Pin-ups
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
Christopher Chapman describes the art and life of Australian artist Richard Larter.
Private virtues public lives
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2010
Family affections are preserved in a fine selection of intimate portraits.
Portrait 30
December 2008 - February 2009
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features the inaugural hang of the new National Portrait Gallery, Cadel Evans, Stuart O'Grady, Robbie McEwen, Casey Stoner, Bruce Petty and more.
Observation point
Magazine article by Shaun Gladwell, 2011
Australian artist Shaun Gladwell discusses his portraits of champion athletes.
Portrait 46
Spring/Summer 2013
Magazine
This issue features Richard Avedon, Tracey Moffatt, Indigenous portraiture, William Kentridge, roller derby and more.
Portrait 29
September - November 2008
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine includes William Bligh, Lionel Rose, Richard Larter, Layne Beachley, William Yang and more.
Mugshots
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2006
A toast to the acquisition of an unconventional new portrait of former Prime Minister, Stanley Melbourne Bruce.
Heroine knits
Magazine article by Sophia Cai, 2017
‘Dear Kate Just – I’m your feminist fan’. Interview by Sophia Cai.
123 Faces
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2002
Magda Keaney examines the 123 Faces project by Simon Obarzanek.
Golden boy
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Dr Christopher Chapman examines Scott Redford's photographic portrait of Australian surfer David 'Rasta' Rastovich.
The silent partner
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2015
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.