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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.

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Portrait stories

Marcia Langton, Brook Andrew and Trent Walter

Professor Marcia Langton, artist Brook Andrew and printer Trent Walter discuss the creation of Marcia's portrait.

Charles Teo

Charles Teo

by Adam Chang (Hong Jun Zhang)

Dr Charles Teo, high-profile neurosurgeon, describes how it felt to sit for the portrait by Adam Chang (Hong Jun Zhang).

Dave Graney and Clare Moore

'Why would you want to listen to pub rock?'

Dave Graney and Clare Moore discuss music, photography and bandoleros of meat.

Michael Riley's portraits

Linda Burney, Brenda Croft and Darrell Sibosado share memories of Michael Riley and his photographic practice.

Nora Heysen

'This peaceful spot'

Australian artist, Nora Heysen, discusses her childhood and the development of her career.

Professor Frank Fenner

'A White Shirt'

An interview with Professor Frank Fenner who describes his life and the creation of his portrait.

Andrew Mezei

'From Earth to Sky'

Artist Andrew Mezei talks about his art practice and the process behind his portrait of Professor Penny Sackett.

Penny Sackett and Andrew Mezei

From Earth to Sky

Professor Penny Sackett and artist Andrew Mezei describe the process behind making the portrait.

Penny Sackett

From Earth to Sky

Professor Penny Sackett, Australian National University and former Chief Scientist for Australia (2008-2011) talks about her life in science.

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