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Christopher Bassi standing in an empty office next to a large yellow painting

Christopher Bassi

Artists and Collectives

Known for his representational painting, Meriam and Yupungathi man Christopher Bassi, based in Meanjin/Brisbane, addresses issues surrounding cultural identity, alternative genealogies and colonial legacies.

My Le Thi

My Le Thi

My Le Thi is a Vietnamese-Australian singer, musician and artist. Born in Buon Ma Thout, South Vietnam in 1964, she migrated to Australia in late 1985 and settled in Brisbane.

1 portrait in the collection

Marion, 2019 Glenn Homann

Marion

Mel, 2011 by Heather Faulkner

Mel, 2011

by Heather Faulkner

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher

Betty Churcher, 1994

Portrait, ilfochrome photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2021

Judith Wright with Barbara Blackman

Friendship’s rhyme and reason

Nearest & Dearest

Poetic trio

Through the Eyes of my Family, 2022 Ting Jiang

Through the Eyes of my Family

The vigil, 2011 by Anthony Anderton

The vigil, 2011

by Anthony Anderton

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba, 1982

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph, selenium toned on paper

Purchased 2004

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982

Oodgeroo Noonuccal at Moongalba Stradbroke Island (her sitting down place)1982, 1982

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Gift of the artist 2009

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Nigel Brennan

Nigel Brennan studied photography at Griffith University and works primarily in photo-documentary.

1 portrait in the collection

Al Grassby and Penny Dent, Community Relations Commission, Canberra

Al Grassby AM

The Hon. Al Grassby AM (1926-2005) was born in Brisbane of a second-generation Spanish father and an Irish mother.

1 portrait in the collection

Arthur Beetson

Arthur Beetson

Arthur Beetson

Arthur Beetson, 1968 (printed 2019)

Ern McQuillan OAM

Portrait, gelatin silver photograph on paper

Purchased 2019

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

Macquarie Digital Portraiture Award 2013

Previous exhibition, 2013

The Macquarie Digital Portraiture Award is an annual event intended to extend traditional notions of portraiture and reflects the National Portrait Gallery's commitment to fostering emerging artists with an interest in contemporary technology.

Harold Parker

Harold Parker

Harold Parker

Harold Parker, c. 1906

Portrait, watercolour on ivory in locket frame

Gift of Rosamond Shepherd 2010. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.

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Sidney Riley Studios

Sidney Riley Studios operated concurrently at several Sydney locations (Balmain, Rozelle, Pitt St., Sydney, Marrickville & Chatswood), and in Brisbane, between 1911 and 1946.

1 portrait in the collection

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