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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Boxing for Palm Island (Selwyn), 2010 photo by Hamish Cairns

Fighting Spirit

The Art of Boxing

Touring exhibition, 2026

Fighting Spirit: The Art of Boxing is the story of boxing in Australia told through art and screen.

Wearable Identity: Pattern and Purpose with Nixi Killick

Visual Arts (youth)

Event, Available until 6 November 2026

Join the National Portrait Gallery for an engaging 45 minute On Demand session to unleash your creativity through fashion, art and identity in this dynamic workshop led by artist and fashion designer Nixi Killick. For students aged 11 to 16.

The Huxleys in front of 'Kaylene TV', 2023 by Kaylene Whiskey

House of Heroes

Event, Friday 20 February

The Gallery’s annual Late Night event is back in 2026! Curated by sensational duo Will and Garrett Huxley (The Huxleys), this iteration celebrates Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey and her vibrant exhibition Super Kaylene Whiskey.

Portrait Artist of the Year

Portrait Artist of the Year

Event, On ABC iview and TV from 2 November

Celebrate the art of portraiture with the ABC’s brand-new series Portrait Artist of the Year. Across eight episodes, amateur, emerging and professional artists go head-to-head, competing for the ultimate prize: a life-changing commission to hang in the National Portrait Gallery.

A group of people looking at Do you Believe in Love? 2025 by Kaylene Whiskey

Exhibition tour

Super Kaylene Whiskey highlights

Event, Daily until Monday 9 March

Join us for a highlights tour of Super Kaylene Whiskey. Explore the artist’s dynamic practice with rich, visual stories connecting cultures, Country and celebrity.

Flying Over Indulkana, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Current exhibition

Super Kaylene Whiskey celebrates one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, proud Yankunytjatjara woman Kaylene Whiskey.

People viewing portraits in Gallery One

Portraits together

For people living with dementia

Event, 10:30 – 11:30am, Second Monday of the month

We offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers.

Kaylene is on TV, 2023 Kaylene Whiskey

Virtual Highlight Tour

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Event, Tuesday 25 November

Join Visitor Experience Coordinator, Marina as she explores Super Kaylene Whiskey, an exhibition showcasing the joyous, detailed works of proud Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.

A child drawing at a wooden table

Creative Space

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Event, Daily until Monday 9 March

Kaylene invites you to join her party! Enjoy free creative activities in our art making space inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.

Dolly's Christmas, 2021 Kaylene Whiskey

Wrap Party

Event, Selected days from Sunday 7 December

Create your own wrapping paper inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey, whose colourful work celebrates generosity, joy and connection.

Rob McHaffie and Costa Georgiadis

Costa Georgiadis and Rob McHaffie

'I love nature'

Costa and Rob on meeting for the first time and the creation of Costa (it's not ours it's us).

A person drawing while sitting at a wooden table

Artists In Bloom

Workshop Series

Event, 1 and 22 Nov, 9 and 10 Jan

Artists In Bloom is a series of workshops led by artists featured in our bold, beautiful and botanical exhibition In Bloom.

Cutting out a paper silhouette in the shape of a head

Papercut Portraits

Artist Workshop with Pamela See

Event, Starts Friday 9 January

Join artist Pamela See for a hands-on workshop inspired by her series Making Chinese Shadows (2017),.

Hands arranging flower fragments on a table

Kahoa (garland) making

Artist Workshop with Sione Monū

Event, Saturday 22 November

Join artist Sione Monū for a creative workshop that explores the Tongan fine art of flower design.

Drawing and art activities on a wooden table

Art Cart: In Bloom

Event, Daily from Tuesday 3 February

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition.

Two people viewing artworks in the In Bloom exhibition

Guided Tour

In Bloom: Famous faces and florals

Event, 1:00pm daily

Led by knowledgeable guides, our tours are conversational, friendly and informative.

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.

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