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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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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.

Michelle Simmons video: 5 minutes 56 seconds

Michelle Simmons

Eureka moment

5 minutes 56 seconds

Professor Michelle Simmons and photographer Selina Ou.

Andrew Gaze

'Make it fun'

6 minutes 26 seconds

Basketballer Andrew Gaze and photographer George Fetting.

Nikki Toole

'Beauty and strength'

4 minutes 53 seconds

Photographer Nikki Toole describes the creation of her portrait of Rosie Batty.