Browse the full list of portraits from the collection that are on view now.

Atem’s major new commission The Last Women embodies the artist’s vibrant style of staged studio portraiture.

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.

Explore the creativity of young Australians in this special online exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Australian honours system.

John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror brings together the work of two influential Australian artists.

Join us as we look at Samuel Hodge’s portrait of Romance Was Born designers and friends Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales. Explore colour, texture and luminosity through sensory play, water colour painting and paper craft.

Join us as we look at Samuel Hodge’s portrait of Romance Was Born designers and friends Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales. Explore colour, texture and luminosity through sensory play, water colour painting and paper craft.

Join us as we look at Samuel Hodge’s portrait of Romance Was Born designers and friends Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales. Explore colour, texture and luminosity through sensory play, water colour painting and paper craft.

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.