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Aussies All
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2006
Rennie Ellis photographs the self-proclaimed 'Witch of Kings Cross'.
Golden boy
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2010
Dr Christopher Chapman examines Scott Redford's photographic portrait of Australian surfer David 'Rasta' Rastovich.
String of Pearls
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2001
Andrew Sayers discusses the portrait of Dr Joan Croll AO by the Australian artist John Brack.
Tribute
Betty Churcher
Magazine article, 2015
Betty Churcher AO (1931–2015), gallery director, author, painter and lecturer, was educated in Brisbane before studying art in London.
The spirit of the gift
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers celebrates the support given to the Gallery by Gordon and Marilyn Darling.
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.
Somewhere to hang your cap
Magazine article by Beatrice Thompson, 2007
A pair of portraits by John Brack; Portrait of Kym Bonython and Portrait of Mr Bonython's speedway cap combine to create a quirky depiction of their subject.
Let’s dance
Magazine article by Emma Batchelor, 2022
Emma Batchelor uncovers the compelling contemporary dance made in response to the works in Shakespeare to Winehouse.
Moving pictures
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
The exhibition California Video at the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles demonstrated how video artists expand the boundaries of portraiture.
On commission
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2002
Former NPG Director Andrew Sayers discusses the art of commissioning portraits.
Facing Facts
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers describes the 1922 Self-portrait with Gladioli by George Lambert.
Creative space
Magazine article by Eric Smith, 2004
Eric Smith describes the agony and finally the ecstasy of winning the 1982 Archibald Prize with the portrait of Peter Sculthorpe.
Four from the 30s
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Australia's tradition of sculpted portraits stretches back to the early decades of the nineteenth century and continues to sustain a group of dedicated sculptors.
Aussies all
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2006
The exhibition Aussies all features the ecclectic portrait photography of Rennie Ellis which captures Australian life during the 70s and 80s.
Life class
Magazine article by Leonie Hellmers, 2004
Barbara Blackman reflects on her experiences as a life model.
Observation point
Magazine article by Zhong Chen, 2011
Zhong Chen's paintings of boys on Chinese zodiac animals and kung fu images reflect his identity as a Chinese-Australian artist.