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Layne Beachley AO
Biography
Layne Beachley AO (b. 1972), former surfer and businesswoman, is the world's most successful female professional surfer.
2 portraits in the collection
Layne Beachley, 2008
Petrina Hicks
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Commissioned 2008
Layne Beachley, 2008
Petrina Hicks
Portrait, single channel moving image, colour, silent, continuous loop
Commissioned 2008
Everybody's heard about the bird
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2008
Two professionals; Australian surfer Layne Beachley and photographer Petrina Hicks, combine their strengths to achieve a remarkable portrait.
Portrait 29
September - November 2008
Magazine
This issue of Portrait Magazine includes William Bligh, Lionel Rose, Richard Larter, Layne Beachley, William Yang and more.
Mark Richards
Biography
Mark Richards (b. 1957), surfer and surfboard shaper, began his competitive career in 1973, when he came second in the Australian Titles Open division at the age of 16.
1 portrait in the collection
Mark Richards, 1976
John Witzig
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Purchased 2007
Collection: Icons
Volume One
Previous exhibition, 2018
When a portrait communicates determination and individuality as boldly as these do, it has the potential to become an iconic image. For the Gallery’s 20th birthday this display brings together a group contemporary photographic portraits of inspiring women and men.
Icons
Parliament House
Touring exhibition, 2019
When a portrait communicates determination and individuality as boldly as these do, it has the potential to become an iconic image. For the Gallery’s 20th birthday this display brings together a group contemporary photographic portraits of inspiring women and men.
Speed demon
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Scott Redford discusses his dynamic portrait commission of motorcycling champion and 2008 Young Australian of the Year Casey Stoner.
In the galleries
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2009
Christopher Chapman highlights the inaugural hang of the new National Portrait Gallery building which opened in December 2008.
History
About us
How the National Portrait Gallery and its unique collection came to be