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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.

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Marilyn, Marlene and Kelvin Kong

Marilyn Kong

Marilyn Kong is a Worimi doctor who grew up in Port Stephens, New South Wales.

1 portrait in the collection

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC (b. 1943), a Founding Patron of the National Portrait Gallery, was Chair of the Board of the Gallery from 2000 until 2008.

2 portraits in the collection

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe AM OBE

Marilyn Rowe AM OBE (b. 1946), former prima ballerina, was the first graduate of The Australian Ballet School to become its director.

2 portraits in the collection

Marilyn Darling interview video: 2 minutes

Marilyn Darling

by Anne Zahalka

Marilyn Darling talks about the creation of her portrait, and the photographic process.

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe, 1981

Portrait, oil on canvas

Gift of the family of Graham Thorley in his memory and in tribute to Marilyn Rowe 2010

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC

Marilyn Darling AC, 2010

Portrait, colour transparency on lightbox

Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC 2010

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe

Marilyn Rowe, c. 1975 (printed 2017)

Robert McFarlane

Portrait, inkjet print on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2017

Marilyn Darling AC

Support Crew

Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2011

Portraits of philanthropists in the collection honour their contributions to Australia and acknowledge their support of the National Portrait Gallery.

Gordon and Marilyn Darling

Gordon and Marilyn Darling

Gordon and Marilyn Darling

Gordon and Marilyn Darling, 1994

Francis Reiss and June Orford

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of Francis Reiss 2009

Andy Thomas

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.

Barry Humphries

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.

Gordon and Marilyn Darling interview

General content

Gordon and Marilyn Darling talk about the origins of the National Portrait Gallery and some of their favourite portraits.

Marilyn, Marlene and Kelvin Kong

Marilyn, Marlene and Kelvin Kong

Marilyn, Marlene and Kelvin Kong

Marilyn, Marlene and Kelvin Kong, c. 2000

Portrait, type C photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2004

Marilyn, Marlene and Kelvin Kong

Professor Kelvin Kong AM

Kelvin Kong AM is a Worimi doctor who grew up in Port Stephens, New South Wales.

1 portrait in the collection

Dr HV Evatt, Albert Namatjira and Dame Mary Gilmore having a meal

Dr HV Evatt, Albert Namatjira and Dame Mary Gilmore having a meal

Dr HV Evatt, Albert Namatjira and Dame Mary Gilmore having a meal

Dr HV Evatt, Albert Namatjira and Dame Mary Gilmore having a meal, c. 1950s

an unknown artist

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2008

Preparatory study for General Eva Burrows AC AO

Preparatory study for General Eva Burrows AC AO

Preparatory study for General Eva Burrows AC AO

Preparatory study for General Eva Burrows AC AO, 2001

Gabrielle Martin

Portrait, pencil on paper

Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Commissioned with funds provided by Marilyn Darling AC 2001

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