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Andrew Gaze

Andrew Gaze, 2018

by George Fetting
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Commissioned with funds provided by Trent Birkett 2018

David Malouf

2012-13 Acquisition Fund

Annual Appeal

The Circle of Friends Acquisition Fund for 2012 was dedicated to purchasing a portrait of David Malouf by Rick Amor.

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Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2023–25

It is our pleasure to launch the National Portrait Gallery’s second Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

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Frog Hunter, Damien Wurrkidj, 2011 by Matthew Abbott

Matthew Abbott

NPPP 2012 learning resource

An interview with the photographer.

Anna Meares

Anna Meares, 2018

by Narelle Autio
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Commissioned with funds provided by King & Wood Mallesons 2018

Ruby (left view), 2022 Shea Kirk

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023

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We encourage you to look, to feel, to think, to question and most importantly, to identify and connect.

Ruby (left view), 2022 Shea Kirk

The 2023 National Photographic Portrait Prize

16 June 2023
Media

Shea Kirk’s portrait of friend and fellow-artist Emma Armstrong-Porter has won the 2023 National Photographic Portrait Prize.

Eden, 2011 by Arianne McNaught

Arianne McNaught

NPPP 2012 learning resource

An interview with the photographer.

In the Lounge, 2006 by North Sullivan

Seduce, Amuse, Entertain

NPPP 2007 exhibition essay
General content

Michael Desmond, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2007 Prize.

Lesley Harding

Faces of war

Lecture, 14 May 2011
General content

Lesley Harding, Curator, Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne explores Albert Tucker’s experience of World War II, his interests in the intersection between psychology and creativity, and their influence on his portrait making.

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