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Johnson Pilton Walker
General content
Sydney-based practice Johnson Pilton Walker designed the new National Portrait Gallery building.
Richard and Pat
Art, love, absurdity and exuberance
Passion
Partners in sparkle
Richard Avedon People media information
8 August 2013
Archived media releases 2013
Press releases and images downloads for media.
Richard Walley OAM honoured in new Portrait Gallery commission
2 September 2015
Archived media releases 2015
A new commissioned portrait funded by the Gallery’s Foundation will be launched at Murdoch University in Perth tonight, Wednesday 2 September.
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Richard Avedon People
Richard Avedon People media information
Hi-resolution images for media representatives, password required.
Richard Avedon
Learning resource archive
A companion to our 2013 exhibition Richard Avedon People. This resource ties in with the Australian Curriculum and is designed primarily for upper secondary school teachers of Visual Arts, English, History and Theory of Knowledge.
Richard Tognetti #1510, 2018
by Louise Hearman
General content
Commissioned with funds provided by Peter Weiss AO 2018
2014-15 Acquisition Fund
Annual Appeal
Kristin Headlam's portrait of Chris Wallace-Crabbe was acquired with the support of the Circle of Friends in 2014.
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Richard Walley OAM, by Julie Dowling
Richard Walley OAM honoured in new Portrait Gallery commission
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Architecture
About us
Natural light and human proportions – the design by Johnson Pilton Walker
2015-17 Acquisition Fund
Annual Appeal
From 2015 to 2017 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on Reg Richardson AM by Mitch Cairns, a finalist in the Archibald Prize 2014, and a great example of minimalist portraiture.
An international troupe of two
It's Complicated
Office romance
TERROIR
General content
TERROIR directors Gerard Reinmuth, Scott Balmforth and Richard Blythe believe that the practice of architecture is the production of knowledge.
Oz Origins
A little bit louder now
General content
Australia’s passion for rock ‘n roll was kindled by American and British acts in the 1950s and 60s. The novel genre’s driving, licentious rhythms and voices captured imaginations and libidos, not to mention aspiring young musicians.
Icons Syndicate
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Honour board
Gary Grealy wins National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017
31 March 2017
Archived media releases 2017
After months of anticipation, the winner for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 has been announced with renowned Sydney portrait photographer Gary Grealy taking out the award. George Fetting, guest judge for the 2017 Prize, was entranced with the evocative nature of the winning portrait Richard Morecroft and Alison Mackay.