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Gary Grealy on his portrait photography.


After months of anticipation, the winner for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2017 has been announced with renowned Sydney portrait photographer Gary Grealy taking out the award. George Fetting, guest judge for the 2017 Prize, was entranced with the evocative nature of the winning portrait Richard Morecroft and Alison Mackay.




A new portrait commission of Australian Rugby great, Ken Catchpole OAM by Gary Grealy will be officially unveiled on 3 December.





Exile burnishes love’s bond

Images for media use will be available from 8 March 2018.

Michael Desmond, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2007 Prize.

Dr Christopher Chapman, National Photographic Portrait Prize judge and curator, introduces the 2009 Prize.

A portrait of Australian rugby great, Dr Mark Loane AM MBBS FRANZO FRACS, is the latest addition to the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection. The work is the final in a series of three commissioned portraits of Australian rugby luminaries funded by Gallery benefactor, Mr Patrick Corrigan AM.