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Leah King-Smith

Born: 1957, Gympie, QLD
Works: Brisbane

King Edward Terrace

King Edward Terrace was named in honour of King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Bringing down a kingdom

The king and the showgirl

Location

We’re on King Edward Terrace in front of the High Court and next to the National Gallery of Australia. We are open every day of the year from 10am to 5pm, except 25 December.

The Mosh Pit

More photographs by Bob King, Stuart Spence, 'pling, Tony Mott, and Wendy McDougall.

2023

2008

Parking

Parking is available in our underground car park every day of the week. Fees apply.

Contributing artists

Find out more from each of the artists reinterpreting and reimagining elements of Australian history.

Visiting the gallery

Maps and public transport information for your visit.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022)

The National Portrait Gallery is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Throughout her 70-year reign, Her Majesty represented graciousness, humanity and stability during times of enormous social change.

The Lambert

Barbering manuals of the turn of the century might describe this style as a ‘Van Dyck’, named after the Dutch painter Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641) who is known to have adopted this look.

Public Transport

Transport Canberra bus routes run from the various city centres past the Gallery on a regular basis.

Suggested wording

Using the correct wording in your will ensures that the Gallery can use your gift in the way it is intended. The following wording is a suggestion, but we recommend you seek the advice of a solicitor before making or revising your will.

The inside story

The photographers reveal the technical side of their work and reflect on changes in their profession. Now everyone has a camera in their pocket, is everyone a photographer? What is it like to sustain a career as a photographer in the entertainment industry? How do you work with celebrity subjects, negotiate the complex logistics of big shoots, and create captivating portraits under pressure?

The photographers

The eight photographers represent diverse styles, specialities and career paths. Abigail Varney, Peter Brew-Bevan, Martin Philbey, John Tsiavis, Michelle Day, Julian Kingma, and Giovanni Lovisetto.