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Sam Leach
Biography
Born in Adelaide in 1973, Sam Leach studied at RMIT University, graduating with a BA (Hons.) in Painting in 2004 and a Master of Arts (Fine Arts) in 2009.
1 portrait in the collection
No small wonder
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2015
Joanna Gilmour describes how artist Sam Leach works on a small scale to grand effect.
Professor Mandyam Srinivasan, 2014
Sam Leach
Portrait, oil and resin on plywood
Commissioned with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2014
Mandyam Srinivasan
'Hive minds'
Portrait story
An interview with Professor of Visual Neuroscience, University of Queensland, Mandyam Srinivasan.
Portrait 48
Autumn 2015
Magazine
This issue features Abdul Abdullah, Sam Leach, Sonia McMahon, Rod McNicol, The National Photographic Portrait Prize and more.
Australians in Hollywood
Previous exhibition, 2003
Although perceived to be a recent phenomenon, the 'Aussie invasion' of Hollywood can actually be traced as far back as the early 1900s
Uncommon Australians
The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling
Previous exhibition, 2015
This exhibition showcases portraits acquired through the generosity of the National Portrait Gallery’s Founding Patrons, L Gordon Darling AC CMG and Marilyn Darling AC.
Uncommon Australians
The vision of Gordon and Marilyn Darling
General content
Sarah Engledow writes about Gordon and Marilyn Darling and their support for the National Portrait Gallery throughout its evolution.