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Drawn from the Gallery's collection, the exhibition Face the Music explores the remarkable talents and achievements of Australian musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities associated with the music industry.
The then Minister for the Arts and Sport, Rod Kemp, reflects on the value of the Cultural Gifts Program.
Artist David M Thomas lists some of the ideas and influences behind his video portraits.
Spanning 30 years, these portraits capture a life in music. Violinist, conductor and composer Richard Tognetti AO is Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Penny Grist on motivation, method and melancholy in the portraiture of Darren McDonald.
Peter Ciemitis breached regulations when creating the portrait of the polymath environmental scientist George Seddon.
David Ward writes about the exhibition Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture on display at the National Portrait Gallery, Washington.
The exhibition Australians in Hollywood celebrated the achievements of Australians in the highly competitive American film industry.
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers celebrates the support given to the Gallery by Gordon and Marilyn Darling.
Christopher Chapman profiles Chris Lilley, actor and creator of Angry Boys.
Archie 100 curator (and detective) Natalie Wilson’s nationwide search for Archibald portraits unearthed the fascinating stories behind some long-lost treasures.
Penelope Grist spends some quality time with the Portrait Gallery’s summer collection exhibition, Eye to Eye.
Nancy Wake AC (b. 1912), one of the most decorated women of World War 2, earned the name the 'White Mouse' for her maddening ability to evade the Gestapo.
Sandra Bruce explores a new acquisition that has within it a story of interconnectivities in the Australian art world.
William Yang shares the stories behind his autobiographical self portraits that celebrate his cultural heritage and identity.
In April 2006 the National Portrait Gallery showcased Australian portraits at the Fredenksborg Castle in Denmark.