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Rock art
Magazine article by Andrew Mayo, 2016
Andrew Mayo talks to three of Australia’s most prominent and prolific music photographers — Martin Philbey, Kane Hibberd and Daniel Boud — about the challenges and inspiration behind their craft.
Something old, something new
Magazine article by Andrew Mayo, 2017
Andrew Mayo considers the changing face of modern wedding photography through the eyes of two of its finest exponents, Dan O’Day and Kelly Tunney.
Fisheye
Magazine article by Andrew Mayo, 2020
Andrew Mayo explores the portrait piscatorial, with help from two of its most creative practitioners.
This is Afghanistan
Magazine article by Andrew Quilty, 2023
Walkley Award-winning photojournalist Andrew Quilty shares an extract from his new book, a powerful visual record of his nine years in Afghanistan.
At easel
Magazine article by Tim Bonyhady, 2016
Tim Bonyhady recalls his experience as sitter for his close friend and former National Portrait Gallery Director, the late Andrew Sayers.
Beach scene
Magazine article by Andrew Maccoll, 2012
Photographer Andrew Maccoll tells the story behind his portrait of dual world champion pro surfer Mick Fanning.
Self Creation
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2006
Former National Portrait Gallery Director, Andrew Sayers recalls meeting iconic Australian artist Sidney Nolan.
Velasquez Touch
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2004
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers, explores the creative collaborations between four Australian artists living in Paris during the first years of the twentieth century.
Painters' paradise
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2007
Andrew Sayers feels the warmth in the paintings Matthew Perceval made while the sun shone in southern France.
Facing Facts
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
Former NPG Director, Andrew Sayers describes the 1922 Self-portrait with Gladioli by George Lambert.
Me Myself I
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2001
Andrew Sayers explores the self-portraits created by Australian artist Sidney Nolan.
Money and swat
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2007
Andrew Sayers discusses the real cost of George Lambert's Self portrait with gladioli 1922.
Courage, Self-analysis and Skill
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2002
The story behind George Lambert's Self-portrait with Gladioli.
The Fairfax Gift
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
This article examines the portraits gifted to the National Portrait Gallery by Fairfax Holdings in 2003.
Picture this...
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2003
This edited version of a speech by Andrew Sayers examines some of the antecedents of the National Portrait Gallery and set out the ideas behind the modern Gallery and its collection.
String of Pearls
Magazine article by Andrew Sayers AM, 2001
Andrew Sayers discusses the portrait of Dr Joan Croll AO by the Australian artist John Brack.