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Sam Jinks
Sam Jinks
Sam Jinks
Sam Jinks

Sam Jinks

'I would argue that my work is not particularly realistic'

Sam Jinks on hyper realism and his motivations.
William Yang
William Yang
William Yang
William Yang

William Yang

'Feeling comfortable as a human being'

William Yang on his heritage and becoming a photographer in the 70s.
Gill Hicks video: 5 minutes 9 seconds
Gill Hicks video: 5 minutes 9 seconds
Gill Hicks video: 5 minutes 9 seconds
Gill Hicks video: 5 minutes 9 seconds

Gill Hicks

'I have found a peace within myself'

Peace advocate, author, musician and artist Gill Hicks on her portrait by Tony Kearney.

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Oil painting with Melissa Clements
Oil painting with Melissa Clements
Oil painting with Melissa Clements
Oil painting with Melissa Clements

Mixing skin tones

Oil painting with Melissa Clements

Join Darling Portrait Prize 2022 finalist Melissa Clements and discover the alchemy of colour mixing to create varied and luminous flesh.
Sandra and Rebecca
Sandra and Rebecca
Sandra and Rebecca
Sandra and Rebecca

Introducing the National Portrait Prizes 2022

In conversation

Join Sandra Bruce, Director Collection & Exhibitions, and Rebecca Ray, Associate Curator, as they explore some of their favourite portraits in our exciting new exhibitions.
Helen Ennis
Helen Ennis
Helen Ennis
Helen Ennis

Helen Ennis

In Conversation

Australian photography curator, historian and writer, Helen Ennis in conversation about photographers challenging the conventions of personal and public space in their portraits.

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