Portrait 58

Observation point

by Sally Robinson

Every face is different and every face is fascinating, but I find an elderly one particularly intriguing.

Through thick and thin

by Dr Sarah Engledow

Sarah Engledow likes the manifold mediums of Nicholas Harding’s portraiture.

Conduct becoming

by Penelope Grist

Penelope Grist speaks to Bill Henson and Simone Young to discover the origins of the artist’s stunning photographic triptych.

Hail Cézanne

by John Elderfield

John Elderfield lauds the portraiture of Paul Cézanne, the artist described by both Matisse and Picasso as ‘the father of us all’.

The alchemist’s profile

by John Zubrzycki

John Zubrzycki meets Australian paint pioneer Jim Cobb.

Their brilliant careers

by Jenny Gall

Jenny Gall delves into Starstruck to celebrate some of Australian cinema’s iconic women.

Nocturnal animals

by Joanna Gilmour

Joanna Gilmour explores the enticing urban shadows cast by artists Martin Lewis and Edward Hopper.

In and out of focus

by Gael Newton

Gael Newton looks at Australian photography, film and the sixties through the novel lens of Mark Strizic.

Drawing inspiration

by Dr Christopher Chapman

Christopher Chapman absorbs the gentle touch of Don Bachardy’s portraiture.

Of beef in burgundy

by Angus Trumble

Angus Trumble reveals the complex technical mastery behind a striking recent acquisition, Henry Bone’s enamel portrait of William Manning.

Hump days

by Jessica Bolton

Jessica Bolton navigates the parallel tracks documenting Robyn Davidson’s astonishing journey.

Heroine knits

by Sophia Cai

‘Dear Kate Just – I’m your feminist fan’. Interview by Sophia Cai.

On the road again

by Dr Deborah Hill

Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.

Dr G Yunupingu

Dr G Yunupingu (1970-2017), a man of the Gumatj clan of north-east Arnhem Land, learned to play guitar, keyboard, drums and didgeridoo as a child.