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Extremely generous and incredibly close

Michael Desmond examines the daguerreotype portraits created by American artist Chuck Close.

The Explorers & Early Colonists of Victoria, 1872

Purchased 2018

Bishop James Moore, c. 1888-1889

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

Sir Edward Eyre Williams, 1872

Gift of Ross and Judy O'Connell 2016

Dr James Moorhouse, 1878-1879

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2010

The Burke and Wills Monument, 1869

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2001

Martin Schoeller

German-born American photographer Martin Schoeller's first exhibition in Australia presents compelling large-scale portraits. The exhibition explores human identity through photographs of individuals accustomed and unaccustomed to the spotlight.

Portrait 35

This issue features suspected poisoner and portrait artist Thomas Wainewright, Rick Amor, Chuck Close, Mick Dodson, Scott Redford, the National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition and more.

Real close

Peter Ciemitis breached regulations when creating the portrait of the polymath environmental scientist George Seddon.

APS5 Bookings & Schools Experience Coordinator

The Bookings and Schools Experience Coordinator is responsible for managing, maintaining and optimising critical business systems including the Book Canberra Excursions Portal (BCE), Artifax venue management software system and the Gallery’s Customer Relationship Management database – Tessitura.

APS2 Visitor Experience Assistant (multiple positions)

The role of Visitor Experience Assistant is part of our Visitor Experience team, which plays a crucial role in creating unforgettable moments, connecting visitors to the collection and acting as a meaning maker for our visitors through interpretations of art. Situated in the Access and Learning section, it is responsible for being the welcoming face that sets the tone for an enriching visit to the Gallery.

Benjamin Horgan and Jake Scourfield

The Goodall boys

Tracey, 2018