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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

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Costa (it's not ours it's us)

Why portraiture?

Magazine article by Rob McHaffie, 2026

Rob McHaffie reflects on his experience, process and motivation for making portraits.

Portrait 74

This issue features Tina Arena, the Matildas, Portrait Artist of the Year, Costa Georgiadis, Kaylene Whiskey, John Brack and Noel McKenna.

Tina

50 years of Tina

Magazine article by Jacqueline Maley, 2025

Jacqueline Maley talks to Tina Arena and Georges Antoni about the Gallery’s new commissioned portrait of the Australian music icon.

Dolly Flying to Iwantja, 2022 Kaylene Whiskey

A-lista Sista

Magazine article by April Phillips, 2025

April Phillips dives into the wonderful world of Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey.

I AM A NEW WOMAN series

I Am A New Woman

Magazine article, 2025

Alison Alder’s dynamic series of prints champions trailblazing women who fought for social and political change.

Portrait Artist of the Year

Magazine article by Rachel Hopkins, 2025

Rachel Hopkins goes behind the scenes of the new ABC competition series, Portrait Artist of the Year.

The Matildas

The Matildas Effect

Magazine article by Sarah Oakes, 2025

23 players, seven shoots, three countries and one artist. Sarah Oakes shares how the National Portrait Gallery delivered its most ambitious portrait in 25 years.

Dr Joseph Brown with Two Typists

Shared affinities

Magazine article by Dr Emma Kindred and Isobel Parker Philip, 2025

Emma Kindred and Isobel Parker Philip tease out the uncanny parallels between artists John Brack and Noel McKenna.

Seeking affirmation of a mother

In profile

Magazine article by Serena Bentley, 2025

Serena Bentley talks to multidisciplinary artist Scotty So about drag, mother figures, holograms and the performative nature of identity.

Portrait 73

Glynis Traill-Nash explores a new Romance Was Born commission, Emma Kindred looks at Vincent Namatjira, and Rebecca Blake profiles NPPP finalist Gerwyn Davies.

Peter Dutton, 2016

The Art in the Optics

Magazine article by Jacqueline Maley, 2025

From the tightly stage-managed to the embarrassingly candid, Jacqueline Maley explores the power and influence of political portraiture.

Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia

Floral Extravaganza

Magazine article by Serena Bentley, 2025

Serena Bentley talks to In Bloom artists Nathan Beard, Pamela See and Angela Tiatia about their fascination for florals.

HOSSEI

All About the Feelings

Magazine article by Claire Finneran, 2025

Claire Finneran dives into the wild and wonderful world of HOSSEI, where portraiture is intuitive and playful.

Albert and Vincent

Together on Country

Magazine article by Dr Emma Kindred, 2025

Emma Kindred considers the artistic lineage and deep Ancestral connection between Vincent Namatjira and his great-grandfather Albert Namatjira.

Romance Was Born, Regional Australia, 2006, with Del Kathryn Barton

Portrait x Romance Was Born

Magazine article by Glynis Traill-Nash, 2025

Glynis Traill-Nash on Samuel Hodge’s portrait of Romance Was Born.

Men In This Town 04

Why portraiture?

Magazine article by Atong Atem, 2025

Atong Atem reflects on her experiences, process and motivation for making portraits.

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