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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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The Lyster

The Lyster

A strong, silent type of beard; bushy and manly, but also shaped and contained, a restrained version of a Burke or a Parkes.

Portrait of CO-AP, 2009 by Ross Honeysett

CO-AP

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Based in Sydney, CO-AP endeavour to realise unique outcomes for each project, achieved through a strong and reliable collaborative process.

Wild Man, 2005 by Ron Mueck

Vulnerability

More about In the flesh

London-based artist Ron Mueck creates an intense awareness of the different ways in which we experience vulnerability and a strong sense of tenderness is never far away.

Wayne Quilliam

Wayne Quilliam

The important part about it is is where it was captured. That's the Laura Quinkan Dance Festival, where our remote communities gather every two years to celebrate culture, to share knowledge, and to share stories.

Tara Callaghan, Suzie Furness, and Angus Trumble

One Millionth Visitor to Portrait Gallery Touring Program

13 November 2017

Archived media releases 2017

The National Portrait Gallery is delighted to announce the Gallery’s Touring Exhibitions Program has welcomed its one millionth visitor.

Maykarran, 2017 by Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu, video: 1 minute

Maykarran, 2017

by Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu

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Finalist, DPA 2017
Single channel HD digital video using projection

Joey Chan

Joey Chan

Feeling a bit emotional. Took this portrait and it was the last photo I took of her.

Richard Avedon

Learning resource archive

A companion to our 2013 exhibition Richard Avedon People. This resource ties in with the Australian Curriculum and is designed primarily for upper secondary school teachers of Visual Arts, English, History and Theory of Knowledge.

Our only concern is the void, 2013 by Nik Lee, video: 12 minutes

Our only concern is the void, 2013

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Winner, MDPA 2013

Boxer, Blake Travers, 2017 by Patrick Bell, video: 5 minutes

Boxer, Blake Travers, 2017

by Patrick Bell

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Finalist, DPA 2017
Single channel HD digital video

Chris Lilley, Ja’mie, Private School Girl publicity by John Tsiavis

Working with the stars

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Photographic portraiture constructs, projects and reinforces images of Australian personalities. The public persona, brand or personal image of an actor, comedian, presenter or musician is partly defined by their portrait – at least for a moment.

Yellow portrait (portrait of Alex Jelinek)

The choices of a modern woman

It's Complicated

When opposites attract

Portrait of Sean Godsell, 2009 by Earl Carter

Sean Godsell Architects

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Based in Melbourne, Sean Godsell is known internationally for his distinctive residential architecture.

Groups of four and three people on a theatre stage in front of a dark curtain

stArts with D Performance Ensemble

Artists and Collectives

Based in Mparntwe/Alice Springs and the Central Desert Region, stArts with D disability-led performance ensemble collaborates, creates, and presents original works celebrating identity, place and belonging.

Margel and Tarquin, Canberra

The Hinders: doyens of Australian modernism

Progressive partnership

Lucky Day, 2011 by Nikki Toole

Nikki Toole

NPPP 2012 learning resource

An interview with the photographer.

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