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Celebrities on the field
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
Robin Sellick's portraits of Australian sportspeople include Harry Kewell, Adam Scott, Shane Warne, Mark Webber and John Newcombe.
Tribute
Stevie Wright
Magazine article, 2016
Stevie Wright (1947-2015), singer-songwriter, came to Australia from England at the age of nine.
Moving pictures
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2008
The exhibition California Video at the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles demonstrated how video artists expand the boundaries of portraiture.
Their brilliant careers
Magazine article by Jenny Gall, 2017
Jenny Gall delves into Starstruck to celebrate some of Australian cinema’s iconic women.
Private practice
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2008
David Smith portrayed Dr Henry Crock without the accoutrements of an orthopaedic surgeon, adding to the National Portrait Gallery's collection of eminent Australian medical practitioners. 
Final frame
Magazine article by Karl James, 2016
Karl James reflects on soldier portraiture during the Great War.
On the road again
Magazine article by Dr Deborah Hill, 2017
Deborah Hill talks figures with character, as the National Portrait Gallery touring exhibitions program welcomes its millionth visitor.
Ready , set... shoot
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2006
The exhibition Flash: Australian Athletes in Focus offers various interpretations of sporting men and women by five Australian photographers.
I walk the line
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2009
Bruce Petty's animated self portrait captures a life's journey compressed into a few minutes.
Moving still
Magazine article by Anne O'Hehir, 2022
Anne O’Hehir on the seductive power of the film still to reflect and shape ourselves and our cultural landscape.
Risky business
Magazine article by John Zubrzycki, 2016
John Zubrzycki lauds the characters of the Australian escapology trade.
The numbers man
Magazine article by Dr Sarah Engledow, 2011
Dr. Sarah Engledow tells the story of Australia's first Federal statistician, Sir George Knibbs.
Vintage Max
Magazine article by Gael Newton, 2003
Gael Newton delves into the life and art of renowned Australian photographer, Max Dupain.
Drawing inspiration
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2017
Christopher Chapman absorbs the gentle touch of Don Bachardy’s portraiture.
Oz and beyond
Magazine article by Diana Warnes, 2007
Martin Sharp fulfils the Pop art idiom of merging art and life.
Confessional conversations
The portraiture of Kristin Headlam
Magazine article by Fiona Gruber, 2015
Fiona Gruber investigates the work of Australian painter Kristin Headlam.