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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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.
What's on
Friday 24 April 2026
–
Saturday 24 April 2027
What's on
Today
This week
Choose a month
Choose a category
View full calendar
April
May
June
July
August
Exhibitions [
6
]
Gallery tours [
4
]
Family activities [
10
]
Live online [
8
]
The National Portrait Gallery Collection
Currently on view
Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.
Atong Atem: The Last Women
Currently on view
Atem’s major new commission
The Last Women
embodies the artist’s vibrant style of staged studio portraiture.
Tina Arena
Currently on view
National treasure, Tina Arena AM, is set to celebrate a remarkable 50 years in the music industry. In honour of her dedication, talent and incredible achievements, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a new portrait by renowned fashion photographer Georges Antoni.
My Awesome Australian
Available online until October 2026
Online
Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.
The Matildas
Currently on view
Marking a pivotal moment in Australian sporting history, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a major new portrait of all 23 players from the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad.
Kylie Kwong 2025 by Jennifer Croom
Portrait Artist of the Year
On view until 27 April
Congratulations to Jennifer Croom, inaugural winner of the ABC series
Portrait Artist of the Year!
Art Cart
Sports Stars
10:00am, Tue 3 Feb until Sun 21 Jun
Inspired by our new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia, create your own football trading card just like your favourite sports star.
Pop-up portraits
Mini-talk
Daily at 10:30am and 12:30pm
Enjoy a mini-talk with a team member as they dive into an artwork or theme and bring it to life for you.
The art of portraiture
Guided tour
Daily at 11:00am and 2:00pm
Step into the Gallery where art is for everyone. Hear stories about the artists and their subjects, discover the possibilities of portraiture and consider what makes the artform so compelling.
Bookings required
Let me show you around
Welcome tour
Daily at 1:00pm
Explore the Gallery with a team member as they share their current favourite portrait playlist with you.
John Brack x Noel McKenna
A face in the mirror
Exhibition closes 19 July
John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror
brings together the work of two influential Australian artists.
Brack x McKenna Creative Space
10:00am, Fri 3 Apr until Sun 19 Jul
Explore people, place and postcards in
John Brack x Noel McKenna: A Face in the mirror
before creating your own postcard to send to a special person. Then pop it in our post box and we’ll send it for free!
Drawn In
Larissa Kovalchuk
1:00pm, Sun 26 Apr
Draw while listening to Ukrainian-Australian musician Larissa Kovalchuk, who blends classical vocal artistry with the sounds of Ukraine’s national string instrument, the bandura.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Judy Cassab
12:30pm, Tue 28 Apr
Live online
Join Learning Facilitator Cate, as she explores the artistry of Judy Cassab and reveals the stories behind her striking portraits.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 29 Apr
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Thu 30 Apr
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Little Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 1 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
Planographic print
12:30pm, Tue 5 May
Live online
Join Quinton, Visitor Experience Assistant, as they explore the intricacies of screen prints and lithographs in the collection.
Bookings required
Drawn In
As Famous as the Moon
1:00pm, Sun 10 May
Draw while jazz duo As Famous as the Moon play a selection of classic melodies.
Virtual Highlight Tour
The Red Shoes
12:30pm, Tue 12 May
Live online
Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kat, as she looks at portraits in the collection that embody the stories and themes from the 1948 film,
The Red Shoes
.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 13 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Thu 14 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Little Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 15 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 17 May
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Exhibition Intro: John Brack x Noel McKenna
12:30pm, Tue 19 May
Live online
Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, as she takes you through the
John Brack x Noel McKenna
exhibition live from the galleries.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
Finer Details
12:30pm, Tue 26 May
Live online
Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kristina, as she takes a closer look at portraits in the collection, revealing the tiny, easily missed details that bring each work to life.
Bookings required
National Reconciliation Week tours
1:00pm, Wed 27 May until Wed 3 Jun
Join us for a free National Reconciliation Week highlights tour.
Bookings required
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 14 Jun
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Being Colour Curious
12:30pm, Tue 16 Jun
Live online
Join Visitor Experience Assistant Samantha, as she invites the colour-curious to explore three brilliant Australian portraits through the lens of pigment and light.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
International Portrait Day!
12:30pm, Tue 23 Jun
Live online
Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, live from the galleries, this International Portrait Day, as she explores collection highlights that showcase the rich diversity of representation in portraiture.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
First Nation Portraits: 50 Years of Deadly
12:30pm, Tue 30 Jun
Live online
Explore the power of First Nations people through portraiture with Education Delivery Officer, Sophia. She’ll highlight portraits from the collection that reflect this year’s NAIDOC theme,
50 Years of Deadly
, celebrating strength, culture and enduring impact.
Bookings required
Thread: Connecting Stories and Community
Exhibition opens 4 July
Thread: Connecting stories and community
is an exhibition developed collaboratively between the National Portrait Gallery and Logan-based artists and community.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 19 Jul
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 16 Aug
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026
Exhibition opens 22 August
The
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026
marks the end of one of the Gallery’s longest-running exhibitions.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 20 Sep
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 18 Oct
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 22 Nov
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 20 Dec
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
More events
Sunday 25 April 2027 –
Monday 24 April 2028
Related information
The Gallery
Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Here’s a range of information about planning your visit, our history and more!
Support your Portrait Gallery
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
Plan your visit
Information on location, accessibility and amenities.
Home
Contact
Media
Privacy statement
User agreement
Social media and community guidelines
© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone
+61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
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 past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.
The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the
Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a
Reproduction request
. For further information please contact
NPG Copyright
.
The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency
Skip to main content
What's on
The Portraits
Visit
The Gallery
Learn
Watch
Members
More
O
What's on
On view
Plan your Visit
Full calendar
Exhibitions
Touring exhibitions
Prizes
National Photographic Portrait Prize
Darling Portrait Prize
The Portraits
Highlights
Currently on display
Watch
Portrait stories
On demand
The Gallery
About us
Support the Gallery
Venue hire
Publications
Research library
Organisation chart
Employment
Contact us
Governance & Board
Vision and purpose
Annual report
Circle of Friends
Become a member
Renew membership
Learn
Make a booking
Onsite programs
Online programs
School visit information
Learning resources
Little Darlings
Professional learning
Access
Audio description
Disability Inclusion Access Plan
Search the website
close
close
What's on
The Portraits
The Gallery
Learn
Watch
More
O
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.
What's on
Friday 24 April 2026
–
Saturday 24 April 2027
What's on
Today
This week
Choose a month
Choose a category
View full calendar
April
May
June
July
August
Exhibitions [
6
]
Gallery tours [
4
]
Family activities [
10
]
Live online [
8
]
The National Portrait Gallery Collection
Currently on view
Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.
Atong Atem: The Last Women
Currently on view
Atem’s major new commission
The Last Women
embodies the artist’s vibrant style of staged studio portraiture.
Tina Arena
Currently on view
National treasure, Tina Arena AM, is set to celebrate a remarkable 50 years in the music industry. In honour of her dedication, talent and incredible achievements, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a new portrait by renowned fashion photographer Georges Antoni.
My Awesome Australian
Available online until October 2026
Online
Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.
The Matildas
Currently on view
Marking a pivotal moment in Australian sporting history, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a major new portrait of all 23 players from the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad.
Kylie Kwong 2025 by Jennifer Croom
Portrait Artist of the Year
On view until 27 April
Congratulations to Jennifer Croom, inaugural winner of the ABC series
Portrait Artist of the Year!
Art Cart
Sports Stars
10:00am, Tue 3 Feb until Sun 21 Jun
Inspired by our new video portrait of the CommBank Matildas by artist Angela Tiatia, create your own football trading card just like your favourite sports star.
Pop-up portraits
Mini-talk
Daily at 10:30am and 12:30pm
Enjoy a mini-talk with a team member as they dive into an artwork or theme and bring it to life for you.
The art of portraiture
Guided tour
Daily at 11:00am and 2:00pm
Step into the Gallery where art is for everyone. Hear stories about the artists and their subjects, discover the possibilities of portraiture and consider what makes the artform so compelling.
Bookings required
Let me show you around
Welcome tour
Daily at 1:00pm
Explore the Gallery with a team member as they share their current favourite portrait playlist with you.
John Brack x Noel McKenna
A face in the mirror
Exhibition closes 19 July
John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror
brings together the work of two influential Australian artists.
Brack x McKenna Creative Space
10:00am, Fri 3 Apr until Sun 19 Jul
Explore people, place and postcards in
John Brack x Noel McKenna: A Face in the mirror
before creating your own postcard to send to a special person. Then pop it in our post box and we’ll send it for free!
Drawn In
Larissa Kovalchuk
1:00pm, Sun 26 Apr
Draw while listening to Ukrainian-Australian musician Larissa Kovalchuk, who blends classical vocal artistry with the sounds of Ukraine’s national string instrument, the bandura.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Judy Cassab
12:30pm, Tue 28 Apr
Live online
Join Learning Facilitator Cate, as she explores the artistry of Judy Cassab and reveals the stories behind her striking portraits.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 29 Apr
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Thu 30 Apr
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Little Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 1 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
Planographic print
12:30pm, Tue 5 May
Live online
Join Quinton, Visitor Experience Assistant, as they explore the intricacies of screen prints and lithographs in the collection.
Bookings required
Drawn In
As Famous as the Moon
1:00pm, Sun 10 May
Draw while jazz duo As Famous as the Moon play a selection of classic melodies.
Virtual Highlight Tour
The Red Shoes
12:30pm, Tue 12 May
Live online
Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kat, as she looks at portraits in the collection that embody the stories and themes from the 1948 film,
The Red Shoes
.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Wed 13 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Little Faces
10:30am, Thu 14 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Little Faces
9:30am, 10:30am, Fri 15 May
This autumn we are having fun with feathered and furry friends. Join us as we look at Julian Meagher’s portrait of Richard Flanagan and his galah, Herb. Explore friendship together through sensory play, singing and making.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 17 May
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Exhibition Intro: John Brack x Noel McKenna
12:30pm, Tue 19 May
Live online
Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, as she takes you through the
John Brack x Noel McKenna
exhibition live from the galleries.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
Finer Details
12:30pm, Tue 26 May
Live online
Join Visitor Experience Assistant, Kristina, as she takes a closer look at portraits in the collection, revealing the tiny, easily missed details that bring each work to life.
Bookings required
National Reconciliation Week tours
1:00pm, Wed 27 May until Wed 3 Jun
Join us for a free National Reconciliation Week highlights tour.
Bookings required
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 14 Jun
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Virtual Highlight Tour
Being Colour Curious
12:30pm, Tue 16 Jun
Live online
Join Visitor Experience Assistant Samantha, as she invites the colour-curious to explore three brilliant Australian portraits through the lens of pigment and light.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
International Portrait Day!
12:30pm, Tue 23 Jun
Live online
Join Marina, Visitor Experience Coordinator, live from the galleries, this International Portrait Day, as she explores collection highlights that showcase the rich diversity of representation in portraiture.
Bookings required
Virtual Highlight Tour
First Nation Portraits: 50 Years of Deadly
12:30pm, Tue 30 Jun
Live online
Explore the power of First Nations people through portraiture with Education Delivery Officer, Sophia. She’ll highlight portraits from the collection that reflect this year’s NAIDOC theme,
50 Years of Deadly
, celebrating strength, culture and enduring impact.
Bookings required
Thread: Connecting Stories and Community
Exhibition opens 4 July
Thread: Connecting stories and community
is an exhibition developed collaboratively between the National Portrait Gallery and Logan-based artists and community.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 19 Jul
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 16 Aug
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026
Exhibition opens 22 August
The
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2026
marks the end of one of the Gallery’s longest-running exhibitions.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 20 Sep
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 18 Oct
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 22 Nov
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Portraits together
For people living with dementia
10:00 – 11:00am, Second Thursday of the month
On the second Thursday of the month, we offer a free, tailor-made program for small groups of people living with dementia and their friends, families or carers. Connect with different portraits each month through facilitated discussion.
Bookings required
Relaxed afternoon
Monthly on a Sunday
3:00pm, Sun 20 Dec
Explore the Gallery at a gentle pace with quiet areas, sensory kits and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
More events
Sunday 25 April 2027 –
Monday 24 April 2028
Related information
The Gallery
Visit us, learn with us, support us or work with us! Here’s a range of information about planning your visit, our history and more!
Support your Portrait Gallery
We depend on your support to keep creating our programs, exhibitions, publications and building the amazing portrait collection!
Plan your visit
Information on location, accessibility and amenities.
Home
Contact
Media
Privacy statement
User agreement
Social media and community guidelines
© National Portrait Gallery 2026
King Edward Terrace, Parkes
Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Phone
+61 2 6102 7000
ABN: 54 74 277 1196
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 past and present. We respectfully advise that this site includes works by, images of, names of, voices of and references to deceased people.
This website comprises and contains copyrighted materials and works. Copyright in all materials and/or works comprising or contained within this website remains with the National Portrait Gallery and other copyright owners as specified.
The National Portrait Gallery respects the artistic and intellectual property rights of others. The use of images of works of art reproduced on this website and all other content may be restricted under the
Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)
. Requests for a reproduction of a work of art or other content can be made through a
Reproduction request
. For further information please contact
NPG Copyright
.
The National Portrait Gallery is an Australian Government Agency