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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.
Two pair
Magazine article by Dr Jacqui Strecker, 2008
Stuttgart's Art Museum is showing Otto Dix portraits alongside artists from Lucas Cranach to Andy Warhol. 
Giving and getting
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2006
The exhibition Portraits for Posterity celebrates gifts to the Gallery, of purchases made with donated funds, and testifies to the generosity and community spirit of Australians.
Life class
Magazine article by Leonie Hellmers, 2004
Barbara Blackman reflects on her experiences as a life model.
Agnes enigma
Magazine article by Karen Quinlan AM, 2019
Karen Quinlan considers the case of Agnes Goodsir, whose low profile in Australia belies her overseas acclaim.
Alter ego
Magazine article by Tom Fryer, 2021
Tom Fryer surveys the twentieth-century architectural project, and finds representation and the portrait were integral elements.
Jewelled nights
Magazine article by Dr Anne Sanders, 2017
Anne Sanders celebrates the cinematic union of two pioneering australian women.
Dupain detective
Magazine article by Johanna McMahon, 2019
Johanna McMahon revels in history and mystery in pursuit of a suite of unknown portrait subjects.
Lovingly observed
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2009
Sarah Engledow previews the beguiling summer exhibition, Idle hours.
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.