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Nikki Toole
Biography
Scottish-born photographer Nikki Toole (b. 1965) studied film and photography in London and Edinburgh before moving to Melbourne.
3 portraits in the collection
Nikki Toole
In their own words
In their own words
Recorded 2017
Karina, 2009
by Nikki Toole
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Daniel, 2008
by Nikki Toole
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Lucky Day, 2011
by Nikki Toole
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Tyson, 2006
by Nikki Toole
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The Last Season - Jake Toohey, 2013
by Nikki Toole
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Skater
Portraits by Nikki Toole
Previous exhibition, 2012
Nikki Toole has travelled the world to photograph skateboarders.
Tilman Ruff, 2019
Nikki Toole
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Purchased 2019
Rosie Batty, 2017
Nikki Toole
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Commissioned with funds provided by the Circle of Friends 2017
Mark Ella, 2015
Nikki Toole
Portrait, type C photograph on paper
Commissioned with funds provided by the Patrick Corrigan Portrait Commission Series 2015
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.
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.
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.
Nikki Toole
'Beauty and strength'
Portrait story
Photographer Nikki Toole describes the creation of her portrait of Rosie Batty.
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.