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This exhibition features new works from ten women artists reinterpreting and reimagining elements of Australian history, enriching the contemporary narrative around Australia’s history and biography, reflecting the tradition of storytelling in our country.
Krysia Kitch reviews black chronicles at the National Portrait Gallery, London.
Seventeen of Australia’s thirty prime ministers to date are represented in the contrasting sizes, moods and mediums of these portraits.
Tim Storrier describes the influences on the development of his artistic style.
Dr Christopher Chapman, curator and judge of the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2009 contextualises the themes of the exhibition.
Dr Christopher Chapman, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2010 Prize.
Angus Trumble gazes at the once bright star of photographer Ruth Hollick.
Dr Sarah Engledow describes the achievements of internationally renowned burns and trauma surgeon Professor Fiona Wood.
The exhibition will include works of art from the NPG Canberra's permanent collection with some inward loans and aims to highlight the achievements of notable Australians.
First Ladies profiles women who have achieved noteworthy firsts over the past 100 years.
The considered matching of artist to subject has produced an amazing collection of unique and original works in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery
Emily Casey takes in Shirley Purdie’s remarkable self-portrait, Ngalim-Ngalimbooroo Ngagenybe.
A remarkable undated drawing by Edward Lear (1812–88) blends natural history and whimsy.
Andrew Sayers outlines the highlights of the National Portrait Gallery's display of portrait sculpture.
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.
Penelope Grist explores the United Nations stories in the Gallery’s collection.