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Andy Kent
Biography
You am I (Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russell Hopkinson) Sydney rock band, was formed in 1989 and released their first album in 1993 to great critical acclaim.
1 portrait in the collection
Andy Kent (You Am I), 1995
Montalbetti + Campbell
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Gift of the artists 2003
Jerry Jerome, c. 1912
Milton Kent
Portrait, cellulose acetate negative
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2015
A handful of sand
Magazine article by Ellen Kent, 2007
Ellen Kent examines the portrait of Vincent Lingiari and Prime Minister Gough Whitlam taken by photographer Mervyn Bishop.
Andy Griffiths portrait coming soon
Event, On view from 26 September
Once upon a time, in a not-so-faraway land, there was a Gallery that decided to commission a portrait of Andy Griffiths!
Andy Thomas
'When I grow up I want to be an astronaut'
Portrait story
An interview with Australian astronaut, Dr. Andy Thomas, who describes the experience of space travel.
Andy Griffiths – Art. Make. Create.
Event, Saturday 26 September
Join best-selling children’s author Andy Griffiths to celebrate the launch of his new portrait by artist Ronnie van Hout. Be prepared to laugh your head off with Andy’s interactive session and explore his portrait through playful talks and family tours.
Andy Thomas AO
Biography
Andy Thomas AO (b. 1951) is an astronaut. Born and educated in Adelaide, an engineer by profession, he managed a number of aeronautical programs and patented several inventions before joining NASA in 1992.
1 portrait in the collection
Andy Thomas, 2002
Montalbetti + Campbell
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Commissioned with funds provided by L Gordon Darling AC CMG 2002
The Final Frontier
Magazine article by Magda Keaney, 2002
Magda Keaney talks with Montalbetti+Campbell about their photographic portrait of Australian astronaut Andy Thomas.
Andy Griffiths – Holiday Space
Event, Daily from Saturday 26 September
Drop into the Holiday Space these school holidays to explore endless possibilities by bringing creative ideas to life.
S Teddy D
by Elly Kent
Artist essays
S Teddy D was born in Padang, Sumatra in 1970, and studied painting at the Institut Seni Indonesia (Indonesian Institute of Art) in Yogyakarta.
Tim Rogers
Biography
You am I (Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russell Hopkinson) Sydney rock band, was formed in 1989 and released their first album in 1993 to great critical acclaim.
1 portrait in the collection
Russell Hopkinson Rusty Hopkinson
Biography
You am I (Tim Rogers, Andy Kent, Russell Hopkinson) Sydney rock band, was formed in 1989 and released their first album in 1993 to great critical acclaim.
1 portrait in the collection
Halloween – Sam Slater and Andy Lavender, 2009
by Raoul Slater
Image
Portrait 5
September - November 2002
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine features Bill Leak's portrait of Robert Hughes, Polly Borland's photographs, Bill Brandt, Andy Thomas, Tracey Moffatt and more.