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Observation point
by Brenda L Croft
I have known Dr Aunty Matilda House, Ngambri Elder, Traditional Custodian and Cultural Knowledge Holder, since I was a child.
Cool cool world
by Penelope Grist
Penelope Grist unpacks photographs by David Parker, who captured the phenomenal emergence of the 1970s and 80s Melbourne music scene.
Love my way
by Inga Walton
Inga Walton delves into the bohemian group of artists and writers who used each other as muses and transformed British culture.
Us being ourselves
by Penelope Grist
Penelope Grist talks to photographer Benjamin Warlngundu Ellis about capturing moments, telling stories and keeping Culture strong.
People are people
by Sandra Bruce
Sandra Bruce chats with seven-time NPPP finalist Chris Budgeon about photography, guitars and representing the human story.
You are who?
by Joanna Gilmour
Joanna Gilmour reflects on merging collections and challenging traditional assumptions around portraiture in WHO ARE YOU.
Moving still
by Anne O'Hehir
Anne O’Hehir on the seductive power of the film still to reflect and shape ourselves and our cultural landscape.
Miscellaneous obsessions
by William Yang
William Yang shares the stories behind his autobiographical self portraits that celebrate his cultural heritage and identity.
Portrait story
by Polly Borland
Photographer Polly Borland on capturing Queen Elizabeth II.
Unpacked
by Louise Cummins
Louise Cummins reveals the rich symbolism in Michael Peck’s photorealistic portrait of AFL legend and MND ambassador Neale Daniher.
Let’s dance
by Emma Batchelor
Emma Batchelor uncovers the compelling contemporary dance made in response to the works in Shakespeare to Winehouse.