Corinna Cullen on the symbolic power of pandemic-related imagery over the ages.
Dr Sarah Engledow writes about the gift of two striking paintings by the Australian artist Ken Done AM.
Professor Stephen Fitzgerald, Australia’s first Ambassador to China, traces the historical course from sino-australian cultural engagement to a maturing Australian identity.
Penelope Grist charts an immersive path through Stuart Spence’s photography.
The exhibition Aussies all features the ecclectic portrait photography of Rennie Ellis which captures Australian life during the 70s and 80s.
Angus Trumble salutes the glorious portraiture of Sir Thomas Lawrence.
Christopher Chapman highlights the inaugural hang of the new National Portrait Gallery building which opened in December 2008.
Dr Anne Sanders previews the works in the new focus exhibition Paul Kelly and The Portraits.
This edited version of a speech by Andrew Sayers examines some of the antecedents of the National Portrait Gallery and set out the ideas behind the modern Gallery and its collection.
An exploration of national identity in the Canadian context drawn from the symposium Face to Face at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in 2004.
A focus on Indigenous-European relationships underpins Facing New Worlds. By Kate Fullagar.
Dr Christopher Chapman describes the experimental exhibition Portraits + Architecture
Sarah Engledow explores the history of the prime ministers and artists featured in the exhibition.
Michael Wardell samples the fare in the University of Queensland National Self-portrait Prize.
Frank Hurley's celebrated images document the heroism and minutiae of Australian exploration in Antarctica.
Anne Sanders imbibes Tony Bilson’s gastronomic revolution.
