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Reg Richardson AM
Biography
Reg Richardson AM, charity fundraiser, grew up in Broken Hill, and left school at fifteen for an office job with the Zinc Corporation mine.
1 portrait in the collection
Kimberley and Noam Chomsky, 2019
Jordan Richardson
Image
The red room
Jordan Richardson
Image
Reg Richardson AM, 2014
Mitch Cairns
Portrait, oil on linen
Purchased with funds provided by the Circle of Friends 2015
Through a child's eyes
Luke Currie-Richardson
Image
Victor Richardson, 1920s
an unknown artist
Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, hand coloured on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2017
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.
2015-17 Acquisition Fund
Annual Appeal
From 2015 to 2017 the Acquisition Fund was focussed on Reg Richardson AM by Mitch Cairns, a finalist in the Archibald Prize 2014, and a great example of minimalist portraiture.
Edward Telford Simpson
Biography
Edward Telford Simpson (1889-1965), Alice's grandson, was born the only son of Edward Percy Simpson and his wife Anne.
1 portrait in the collection
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024
Previous exhibition, 2024
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024 celebrates established and emerging artistic talent from across the country.
Tribute: Mary Isabel Murphy
About Face article
The Chairman, Board, Director and all the staff of the National Portrait Gallery mourn the loss of our Benefactor, Mary Isabel Murphy.
Mitch Cairns
Biography
Mitch Cairns (b. 1984), painter and cartoonist, won the 2017 Archibald Prize with a portrait of his partner, artist Agatha Gothe-Snape.
2 portraits in the collection
Supporters
$5,000 - $9,999
Honour board
Provocative talks on Saturdays in September
29 August 2016
Archived media releases 2016
Join The Saturday Paper’s chief political correspondent, Karen Middleton, for A Month of Saturdays – afternoon conversations bringing current affairs experts to the Gallery for engaging, real-time discussions about the topics that matter.
Cecil Beaton
Portraits
Previous exhibition, 2005
Accomplished illustrator, painter, writer and diarist, set designer and one of the most distinguished photographers of the twentieth century, Cecil Beaton is renowned for his portraits of well known faces from the worlds of fashion, literature, and film.
Grow the Portrait Gallery of Australia
9 June 2016
Archived media releases 2016
The Portrait Gallery is calling for contributions to support in the acquisition of superb portraits for the national collection.