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Michael Hutchence
Biography
Michael Hutchence (1969-1997) lead singer of the rock band INXS was widely recognised as a charismatic live performer.
2 portraits in the collection
Polly Borland on Michael Hutchence
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Michael Hutchence by Harry Borden
Portrait story
An interview with photographer Harry Borden about his portrait of Michael Hutchence.
Michael Hutchence, 1997
Polly Borland
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Purchased 2000
Michael Hutchence, 1997
Harry Borden
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 1999
Michael Hutchence, INXS
Bob King
Image
Michael Hutchence, INXS
Bob King
Image
INXS, Michael Hutchence (vocals), ANU Union, Canberra, 18 June 1981
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Image
The Bushranger Tragedy (from The Australasian Sketcher, 23 November 1878), 1878
an unknown artist, The Australasian Sketcher
Portrait, wood engraving on paper
Purchased 2003
Michael Desmond
Biography
Michael Desmond worked at the National Portrait Gallery first as Senior Curator from 2006 to 2011 then as Deputy Director until 2012.
Michael Peck
'I've been interested in realism for forever'
Portrait story
Artist Michael Peck describes the evolution of his painting style and the creation of his striking portrait of Neale Daniher.
Michael Riley
Biography
Michael Riley (1960–2004), a Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer, filmmaker and video-artist, was one of Australia's most influential Aboriginal contemporary artists.
15 portraits in the collection
Michael Anderson
Biography
Michael Anderson, sheep farmer and Aboriginal land rights activist, was born in Brewarrina, NSW.
1 portrait in the collection
Michael Meszaros
Biography
Michael Meszaros has worked full-time as a sculptor for thirty years.
5 portraits in the collection
Michael Chaney AO
Biography
Michael Chaney AO (b. 1950), corporate leader, is Chairman of the National Australia Bank.
1 portrait in the collection
Michael Klim
Biography
Michael Klim (b. 1977) rose to superstar status in Australian swimming in 1998 by winning seven medals in seven events at the World Swimming Championships in Perth.
1 portrait in the collection