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Michael Leunig, Barry Humphries and John Clarke at Mietta's, 1989 (printed 2013)
Helga Leunig
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013
Michael Leunig, 1995 (printed 2013)
Helga Leunig
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013
Michael Leunig
Biography
Cartoonist, poet and writer Michael Leunig (1945–2024), referred to as ‘Leunig’, was a regular contributor to The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald for 55 years.
3 portraits in the collection
Michael Leunig
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Michael Leunig
'Drawing the human spirit'
Portrait story
Philosopher, cartoonist and national treasure, Michael Leunig discusses his art.
Michael Leunig, 2004
Jacqueline Mitelman
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Purchased 2005
The Philosophy of Teapots and Ducks
Magazine article by Gillian Raymond, 2005
Cartoonist Michael Leunig's insights into the human condition and current affairs have become famous Australia-wide.
Helga Leunig
Biography
Helga Leunig, née Salwe, was working as a professional photographer at the Age in the late 1980s when she met Michael Leunig, cartoonist.
4 portraits in the collection
Bob Brown at his home in Liffey, 1988 (printed 2013)
Helga Leunig
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013
Ginger Riley at the Limmen River, Northern Territory, 1992 (printed 2013)
Helga Leunig
Portrait, inkjet print on paper
Gift of Helga Leunig 2013
The Bushranger Tragedy (from The Australasian Sketcher, 23 November 1878), 1878
an unknown artist, The Australasian Sketcher
Portrait, wood engraving on paper
Purchased 2003
Michael Desmond
Biography
Michael Desmond worked at the National Portrait Gallery first as Senior Curator from 2006 to 2011 then as Deputy Director until 2012.
Michael Peck
'I've been interested in realism for forever'
Portrait story
Artist Michael Peck describes the evolution of his painting style and the creation of his striking portrait of Neale Daniher.
Polly Borland on Michael Hutchence
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Michael Riley
Biography
Michael Riley (1960–2004), a Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer, filmmaker and video-artist, was one of Australia's most influential Aboriginal contemporary artists.
15 portraits in the collection
Michael Hutchence
Biography
Michael Hutchence (1969-1997) lead singer of the rock band INXS was widely recognised as a charismatic live performer.
2 portraits in the collection