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Rock star
Magazine article by Jennifer Coombes, 2018
Jennifer Coombes explores the lush images of Picnic at Hanging Rock, featuring Anne-Louise Lambert’s Miranda, the face of the film.
Women make history
Magazine article by Jennifer Higgie, 2022
Jennifer Higgie uncovers the intriguing stories behind portraits of women by women in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection.
Hard truths
Magazine article by Jennifer Higgie, 2022
Jennifer Higgie reveals how Alice Neel reinvigorated 20th century portraiture with her honest and perceptive depictions of the human experience.
Portrait 66
Summer 2021/22
Magazine
The Huxleys, National Portrait Gallery London’s masterpieces, Jennifer Higgie on portraits of women by women, Tamara Dean, Bangarra, Glynis Jones on fashion photographers, and NPG/NGV collaboration.
Portrait 68
Summer 2022/23
Magazine
Rebecca Ray on Robert Fielding’s Mayatjara series, Jennifer Higgie on Alice Neel, Elspeth Pitt chats with Yvette Coppersmith, Vincent Fantauzzo on virtual sittings with Hugh Jackman and more.
Portrait 59
Autumn 2018
Magazine
NPG Washington director Kim Sajet on the Obama portraits, Sarah Ball’s Immigrants, judging the NPPP, Frances Hodgkins, and Picnic at Hanging Rock.
Dr Who?
Magazine article by Simon Elliott, 2002
It is not well known that the person who composed the famous theme music for the BBC's Doctor Who series was Australian Ron Grainer.
Nobel and his prize
Magazine article by Jennifer Gason, 2003
To complement the exhibition Australians and the Nobel Prize, Jennifer Gason gives us a sense of the proceedings that occur during the award ceremony.
Study in scarlet
Magazine article by Angus Trumble, 2018
Angus Trumble reflects on the force of nature that was Helena Rubinstein.
Anatomist's eye
Magazine article by Diana Warnes, 2016
Robert Hannaford has completed around 400 portraits over the span of his career.
Small worlds
Magazine article by Joanna Gilmour, 2010
Bess Norriss Tait created miniature watercolour portraits full of character and life.
Face the music
Magazine article by Christine Clark, 2005
Drawn from the Gallery's collection, the exhibition Face the Music explores the remarkable talents and achievements of Australian musicians, composers, conductors and celebrities associated with the music industry.
The last word
Magazine article by Dr David Hansen, 2022
David Hansen’s tribute to his close friend, prince of words and former National Portrait Gallery director, the late Angus Trumble.
Conflicting images
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2008
Michael Desmond reveals the origins of composite portraits and their evolution in the pursuit of the ideal.
Essential portraiture
Magazine article by Michael Desmond, 2011
Michael Desmond in conversation with University of Houston professor of philosophy Cynthia Freeland.
In profile
Polly Borland
Magazine article by Oliver Giles, 2023
Polly Borland talks to Oliver Giles about the celebrity portraits that made her name and why she’s now making more abstract art.