Artist says Tina Arena became 'like a sister' while sitting for portrait

'I deserve to be on these walls': Tina Arena on lack of women in portrait gallery

Tina Arena's portrait takes centre stage at Canberra's gallery, honouring her contributions as an Italian-Australian artist.

Artist says Tina Arena became 'like a sister' while sitting for portrait

The new portrait comes in two parts — known as a diptych — and will be on display at the National Portrait Gallery from September 6 to mark Tina Arena's 50-year career.

Tina Arena front and centre at National Portrait Gallery

As you walk into the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition space the first image you see is iconic Australian musician Tina Arena, a place the subject says she belongs. “I feel that that’s where the portrait deserves to be in the 50th year and I’m incredibly honoured to be in that position,” she told CD at a media preview at NPG on Friday. The portrait celebrates the 50th anniversary of her stellar career since we first saw Arena on our televis…

Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Pop star Tina Arena will feature in one of Australia's most prominent galleries as she celebrates 50 years since she first captured the nation's heart.