From Vincent Namatjira's painting of Gina Rinehart, to Jonathan Yeo's take on King Charles, what do portraits say about those they represent, those who create them, and the broader context of the time?

The Andrew Sayers Memorial Lecture was recorded at the National Portrait Gallery on 31 July 2024. The National Gallery of Australia's annual lecture with Lindy Lee was recorded on 24 October 2024.

Speakers

Benjamin Law Writer, broadcaster and cultural commentator

Sarah Oakes (host) Director, External Relations, National Portrait Gallery

Lindy Lee Artist

Further information

Watch LIndy Lee's full lecture "A Life of Spirit" here

Catch Lindy Lee at the NGA for Ouroboros (permanent) and her retrospective until 1 June 2025.

Read more about Jordan Richardson's Venus here