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Observation point
by Abdul Abdullah
I wanted to be a journalist. I was very idealistic and I had a big chip on my shoulder. I wanted to investigate the human condition, drawing attention to those in need with the hope of someday effecting positive change.
Swimming every day
by Dr Christopher Chapman
National Photographic Portrait Prize judge Christopher Chapman connects this year’s entries to iconic contemporary american photographers.
No small wonder
by Joanna Gilmour
Joanna Gilmour describes how artist Sam Leach works on a small scale to grand effect.
Desperately seeking Sonia
by Angus Trumble
Esther Erlich’s portrait of Lady McMahon.
Post digital
by Tegan Mcauley
Tegan McAuley looks at the evolution of video portraiture.
A real Pratt
by Dr Sarah Engledow
The death of a gentlewoman is shrouded in mystery, a well-liked governor finds love after sorrow, and two upright men become entangled in the historical record.
The transparent mask
by Karen Vickery
Cate Blanchett and the art of acting in Rosetzky’s digital portrait.
Village people
by Dr Christopher Chapman
Christopher Chapman discusses Rod McNicol's photographic portrait series Newcomers to my village.
The silent partner
by Dr Sarah Engledow
One half of the team that was Eltham Films left scarcely a trace in the written historical record, but survives in a vivid portrait.
Dan the man
by India Bednall
Martin Philbey’s portrait of Dan Sultan.
Air wear
by Esther Agostino
Aviation carried women’s roles in society to greater heights – fashion followed suit.
All that fall
by Raimond Gaita
Raimond Gaita comments on war and truth in the context of the First World War.
Tribute
Tom Uren AC
Edward Tom Uren AC (1921-2015), former Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party, was a major campaigner on environmental and urban-planning issues and rights for veterans.