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Portrait Stories use video, multimedia and sound to present the stories of the artists and subjects in the National Portrait Gallery's collection. This series is produced with funds donated by Tim Fairfax AC.
8 minutes 30 seconds
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff AO has focused his efforts on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.
4 minutes 37 seconds
Carla discusses her decision, at age six, to become a fashion designer and the subsequent evolution of her career.
9 minutes 19 seconds
Champion track cyclist, Anna Meares, discusses her portrait with artist Narelle Autio.
10 minutes 27 seconds
Tech entrepreneur Tan Le and photographer John Tsiavis.
4 minutes 5 seconds
Businesswoman Catherine Livingstone and artist Mathew Lynn.
6 minutes 36 seconds
Singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy with artist David Rosetzky.
7 minutes 30 seconds
World champion woodcutter David Foster and artist Jacqui Stockdale.
5 minutes 56 seconds
Professor Michelle Simmons and photographer Selina Ou.
6 minutes 26 seconds
Basketballer Andrew Gaze and photographer George Fetting.
4 minutes 53 seconds
Photographer Nikki Toole describes the creation of her portrait of Rosie Batty.
10 minutes 52 seconds
The 2015 Australian of the Year talks about grief and searching for recognition of, and action on, domestic violence.
4 minutes 45 seconds
Artistic Director of The Australian Ballet, David McAllister describes the trajectory of his relationship with dance.
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