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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.

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Carla Zampatti video: 4 minutes 37 seconds

Carla Zampatti

'Frescoes, feminism and fashion'

4 minutes 37 seconds

Carla discusses her decision, at age six, to become a fashion designer and the subsequent evolution of her career.

Anna Meares and Narelle Autio

'Come along for the ride'

9 minutes 19 seconds

Champion track cyclist, Anna Meares, discusses her portrait with artist Narelle Autio.

Tan Le

'So many stars'

10 minutes 27 seconds

Tech entrepreneur Tan Le and photographer John Tsiavis.

Catherine Livingstone video: 4 minutes 5 seconds

Catherine Livingstone

A conversation between artist and subject

4 minutes 5 seconds

Businesswoman Catherine Livingstone and artist Mathew Lynn.

Jessica Mauboy video: 6 minutes 36 seconds

Jessica Mauboy

'Chaos and stillness'

6 minutes 36 seconds

Singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy with artist David Rosetzky.

David Foster video: 7 minutes 30 seconds

David Foster

'What the tree saw'

7 minutes 30 seconds

World champion woodcutter David Foster and artist Jacqui Stockdale.