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Portrait stories

Professor Michelle Simmons and photographer Selina Ou.

Tech entrepreneur Tan Le and photographer John Tsiavis.

Alexandra Roginski explains the history behind the pseudo-science of phrenology.

Regarded as one of the greatest surfers of all time, Tom Carroll describes his career.


Romaldo Giurgola talks about his portrait and the relationship between architecture and landscape.

Australian champion cyclist Cadel Evans discusses his career.

Iconic Australian artist Ken Done discusses his life and career as a painter.

Marilyn Darling talks about the creation of her portrait, and the photographic process.

Echoing 19th-century photography, Rod McNicol's portraits give us a chance to look quietly at the human condition.

Legendary Australian composer, Peter Sculthorpe, describes the development of his career.

Acclaimed Australian author, Christos Tsiolkas describes his childhood and how he came to write.

Australian photographer, Jacqueline Mitelman, discusses her process for creating portraiture.

Businesswoman Catherine Livingstone and artist Mathew Lynn.

World champion woodcutter David Foster and artist Jacqui Stockdale.

Iconic Australian fashion designer, Akira Isogawa discusses the development of his unique style.