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‘In for “Higher Art” I’d Go’

May 18th, 2009 by Critical Times

by Humphrey McQueen

A Review of the National Portrait Gallery – first published in the May edition of the Australian Book Review

When the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) opened in Canberra last December more thoughtfulness was evident in its bookshop than the hang. The volumes are arranged by subject and in alphabetical order: the images accord to no principle beyond decor. Here are five writers; there, four scientists.

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