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December 2001 - February 2002

This issue of Portrait Magazine features David Moore, Midnight Oil, Dr Joan Croll by John Brack, the acquisition of the Captain Cook portrait, and more.

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Captain Charles Ulm
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Captain Charles Ulm
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Captain Charles Ulm

The Wonder Years

by Sarah Hill

Sarah Hill introduces the portrait busts of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and Captain Charles Ulm by Enid Fleming.
Puberty, 1984
Puberty, 1984
Puberty, 1984

Personal Politics

by Dr Frances Borzello

Dr Frances Borzello, British art historian and author discusses the uniqueness of women's self-portraits.
Harry Seidler, Killara, Sydney
Harry Seidler, Killara, Sydney
Harry Seidler, Killara, Sydney

A Captured Moment

by Simon Elliott

The acquisition of David Moore's archive of portrait photographs for the National Portrait Gallery's collection.
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground
Nothing's as precious as a hole in the ground

Seduce and Destroy

by Magda Keaney

Magda Keaney explores the symbolism in eX de Medici's portrait of Midnight Oil.
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN
Portrait of Captain James Cook RN

The Quiet Australian

by Brian Dale

Robert Oatley talks about the repatriation of the John Webber portrait of Captain James Cook.
Joan Croll
Joan Croll
Joan Croll

String of Pearls

by Andrew Sayers AM

Andrew Sayers discusses the portrait of Dr Joan Croll AO by the Australian artist John Brack.

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March - May 2002

This issue of Portrait Magazine is devoted to a review of the highlights of the gallery's activities in 2001.

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September - November 2001

The first edition of Portrait Magazine features an article on Sidney Nolan's portraiture by former Gallery Director, Andrew Sayers.
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