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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Michael Ghillar Anderson video: 58 minutes
Michael Ghillar Anderson video: 58 minutes
Michael Ghillar Anderson video: 58 minutes
Michael Ghillar Anderson video: 58 minutes

Michael Ghillar Anderson: Standing Firm, Speaking Strong

In conversation

58 minutes

Join us online or in the Gallery for a powerful conversation with Michael Ghillar Anderson, as he speaks about his personal involvement in the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, its 50-year legacy, and the significance and power of its continuing presence.

In conversation: Polly Borland

50 minutes

A very special conversation event with internationally celebrated Australian artist Polly Borland - direct from Los Angeles!
Six degrees of Hugh Jackman
Six degrees of Hugh Jackman
Six degrees of Hugh Jackman
Six degrees of Hugh Jackman

Six degrees of Hugh Jackman

In conversation

46 minutes

If we start with world-famous actor Hugh Jackman and give over control to you, where will the chance meetings, delightful parallels, and forks in the road take us?
Ingvar Kenne
Ingvar Kenne
Ingvar Kenne
Ingvar Kenne

Ingvar Kenne

In conversation

47 minutes

Join us for an In Conversation with photographer, director, and seven times Photographic Portrait Prize finalist Ingvar Kenne.
Nikki Toole
Nikki Toole
Nikki Toole
Nikki Toole

Paris pivot

In conversation

44 minutes

Join us for the sliding-doors story of NPPP finalist Nikki Toole's relocation to Paris, and a wander through the incredible portrait projects she has created throughout her career.
Dave Tacon
Dave Tacon
Dave Tacon
Dave Tacon

Tacon Portraits

In conversation

45 minutes

Join Shanghai-based Australian photographer Dave Tacon in conversation with Exhibitions Curator, Penny Grist.
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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 past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.

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