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Nikki Toole
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Tilman Ruff
'To literally save the world'
Portrait story
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Tilman Ruff AO has focused his efforts on the prohibition of nuclear weapons.
Tilman Ruff, 2019
Nikki Toole
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Purchased 2019
Nikki Toole
'Beauty and strength'
Portrait story
Photographer Nikki Toole describes the creation of her portrait of Rosie Batty.
Rosie Batty, 2017
Nikki Toole
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Commissioned with funds provided by the Circle of Friends 2017
Gallery unveils Portrait of Mark Ella
12 May 2016
Archived media releases 2016
Last night in Sydney, the National Portrait Gallery unveiled a newly commissioned portrait of Australian sporting legend Mark Ella AM.
Mark Ella, 2015
Nikki Toole
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Commissioned with funds from the Patrick Corrigan Portrait Commission Series 2015
Elle on wheels
Magazine article by Lucy Quinn, 2013
Lucy Quinn compares the approaches of three photographers lured to the action and culture of roller derby.
Tyson, 2006
by Nikki Toole
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Daniel, 2008
by Nikki Toole
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Karina, 2009
by Nikki Toole
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Lucky Day, 2011
by Nikki Toole
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Skater
Portraits by Nikki Toole
Previous exhibition, 2012
Nikki Toole has travelled the world to photograph skateboarders.
Mind and body
Magazine article by Dr Christopher Chapman, 2012
Christopher Chapman interviews photographer Nikki Toole about her bold and controlled portraits of skateboarders in the exhibition Skater.
The Last Season - Jake Toohey, 2013
by Nikki Toole
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