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Portrait 19

March - May 2006

This issue of Portrait Magazine features Jack Brabham, the NPG's exhibition in Denmark, the Aussies all exhibition of photographs by Rennie Ellis and more.

The National Portrait Gallery building in twilight
The National Portrait Gallery building in twilight
The National Portrait Gallery building in twilight

On a human scale

by Andrew Sayers AM

The design concepts behind the new National Portrait Gallery building in Canberra.
Jack Brabham
Jack Brabham
Jack Brabham

Start Your Engines...

by Catherine McDonough

The bronze sculpture by Julie Edgar reflects through both the material and representation the determined and straight-forward nature of Brabham. 
Caroline Pileggi
Caroline Pileggi
Caroline Pileggi

Ready , set... shoot

by Christine Clark

The exhibition Flash: Australian Athletes in Focus offers various interpretations of sporting men and women by five Australian photographers.
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson

Australian visit in Denmark

by Mette Skougaard

In April 2006 the National Portrait Gallery showcased Australian portraits at the Fredenksborg Castle in Denmark. 
Sir Edward Holden
Sir Edward Holden
Sir Edward Holden

Promise Fulfilled

by Dr Sarah Engledow

The life and achievements of Sir Edward Holden, who is represented in the portrait collection by a bust created by Leslie Bowles.
Kinky Night. Impressions Club, 1987
Kinky Night. Impressions Club, 1987
Kinky Night. Impressions Club, 1987

Aussies all

by Simon Elliott

The exhibition Aussies all features the ecclectic portrait photography of Rennie Ellis which captures Australian life during the 70s and 80s.
Dr Peter Farrell
Dr Peter Farrell
Dr Peter Farrell

Giving and getting

by Michael Desmond

The exhibition Portraits for Posterity celebrates gifts to the Gallery, of purchases made with donated funds, and testifies to the generosity and community spirit of Australians.
Baz Luhrmann
Baz Luhrmann
Baz Luhrmann

Go glossy!

by Katherine Russell

In association with the Glossy 2 exhibition, eight year 10,11 and 12 students spent two days transforming themselves into a variety of alter-egos in the first ever 8x10 Glossy Photo Shoot Workshop.

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Portrait 20

June - August 2006

This issue of Portrait Magazine features Dame Nellie Melba and Frances Alda, Leigh Bowery, Karin Catt, Sidney Nolan and more.

Portrait 18

December 2005 - February 2006

This issue of Portrait Magazine features Daddy Cool, HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, the exhibition Glossy 2, Aldo Giurgola, Fiona Wood and more.
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