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William Yang
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2022
William Yang
'Feeling comfortable as a human being'
Portrait story
William Yang on his heritage and becoming a photographer in the 70s.
Miscellaneous obsessions
Magazine article by William Yang, 2022
William Yang shares the stories behind his autobiographical self portraits that celebrate his cultural heritage and identity.
Miscellaneous Obsessions #1, My Living Room, Bondi, 2000
William Yang
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, black ink on paper
Purchased 2022
Self Portrait #5, 2008
William Yang, John Fukuda
Portrait, inkjet print, black ink on paper
Purchased 2022
William at Queensland University, 1968/2008
William Yang, an unknown artist
Portrait, inkjet print, white and purple ink on paper
Gift of the artist 2022. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Self Portrait #2, 1947/2007
William Yang, an unknown artist
Portrait, inkjet print, black and purple ink on paper
Purchased 2022
William, Randwick, 1975/2008
William Yang, Melody Cooper
Portrait, inkjet print, black and purple ink on paper
Purchased 2022
William in Scholar's Costume, 1984/2008
William Yang, Yensoon Tsai
Portrait, inkjet print, black and purple ink on paper
Purchased 2022
Self Portrait with Light Meter, 1987/2007
William Yang
Portrait, inkjet print, white ink on paper
Purchased 2022
Self Portrait #1, 1992/2007
William Yang
Portrait, inkjet print, black ink on paper
Purchased 2022
My Family in Front of Our Old Home, 1992
William Yang
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, black ink on paper
Purchased 2022
Nexus, Gay Mardi Gras, 1981
William Yang
Image
Poof, Gay Mardi Gras, 1984
William Yang
Image
Geoffrey Rush, 2006
by William Yang
Image
Patrick White by William Yang
Portrait story
An interview with photographer William Yang who recalls his encounters with the author Patrick White.