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The eye and the heart
About Face article
Nici Cumpston immerses herself in the collective vision of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2020.
Nicole Kidman AC
Biography
Nicole Kidman (b. 1967), actor, began her film career as a teenager in the Australian ventures Bush Christmas and BMX Bandits (1983).
3 portraits in the collection
James, 2009
by Nicole Marie
Image
Scarred, 2017
by Nicole Katherine Wells
Image
Nicole Kidman, 2002 (printed 2004)
Karin Catt
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2005
Nicole Kidman, c. 1980
Lewis Morley
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2003
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
Nicole Kidman, New York, 2003
Irving Penn
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2009
Kylie Minogue 1, 2018 (printed 2020)
Nicole Bentley
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2020
Kylie Minogue 2, 2018 (printed 2020)
Nicole Bentley
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2020
Penn on paper
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Michael Desmond discusses Irving Penn's photographic portrait of Nicole Kidman.
Portrait 33
September - November 2009
Magazine
This issue features Hermannsburg pottery, Nicole Kidman, Ken Done, Jessie Street, two gladiators, the Portraits+Architecture exhibition and more.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Producer Picks
Event, Tuesday 8 April
Join Learning Facilitator Nicole Richardson as she delves into the stories behind three portraits chosen for her by three members of the Gallery’s digital team.
Match made in entertainment heaven
Passion
When the stars align
Noah Taylor
Biography
Noah Taylor (b. 1969) left school at 16 to join Melbourne's St Martin's Youth Theatre.
1 portrait in the collection
Famous
Karin Catt Portraits
Previous exhibition, 2006
Australian photographer Karin Catt has photographed world leaders, a host of rock stars and Oscar-winning compatriots Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, and Cate Blanchett.
Phillip Noyce AO
Biography
Phillip Noyce AO (b. 1950), director, was part of the first student intake at the Australian Film and Television School in 1973.
2 portraits in the collection